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En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Fast Track Guide/For Your Safety In addition to taking first-time users step-by-step through the process of setting up and using the camera, the Fast Track Guide provides a quick overview of camera settings. For Your Safety, printed on the reverse of the Fast Track Guide, lists warnings and cautions that should be observed when using and storing your camera, together with legal information. Please keep this document where all those who use the product will read it. Menu Guide This reference is your guide to camera menus. Keep it handy when you use the camera. Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) This manual provides complete operating instructions for your camera. i Contents Where Do I Go from Here? 45 Overview: About This Manual ............................... 1 Tutorial 3 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 880: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ............. 4 Using the Camera Menus ......................................... 12 First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera .......... 15 Inserting the Battery .................................................... 15 Inserting the Memory Card ..................................... 18 Choosing a Language ................................................... 20 Setting the Time and Date ........................................ 21 Taking Photographs:The Basics .......................... 23 Getting the Camera Ready for Use (AUTO Mode) ............................................................................. 23 Framing Photographs ................................................... 26 Focus and Shoot ............................................................ 28 Assisted Creative Photography: Scene Mode . 32 Review and Deletion: Quick Review ................... 39 Putting the Camera Away ......................................... 44 ii Getting the Most from Digital Images:Your Camera and Your Computer ............................... 46 Viewing Photos on TV ................................................. 48 Ordering Prints: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) .......................................................................... 48 Taking Photographs for E-Mail and the Web ... 49 Taking Photographs for Printing ............................. 50 Reference 51 Beyond Point and Shoot: Shooting Controls for All Modes ............... 52 Framing Photographs: Optical and Digital Zoom ..................................... 52 Throwing Light on Your Subject: The Flash Button ....................................................... 55 Focusing Near and Far: The Focus-Mode Button ....................................... 58 Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ..... 62 Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects: Exposure Compensation ...................................... 64 Choosing a Focus Area: Manual Focus-Area Selection .............................. 66 Advanced Photography: P, A, M, and CSM ......... 68 Choosing a Mode: P, A, M, or CSM? ...................... 69 Adjusting Exposure: A and M Modes .................. 70 Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ................................................................. 74 Focusing at a Preset Distance: Manual Focus .. 76 The Shooting Menu ...................................................... 78 Keeping Colors True: The White-Balance Menu ................................. 81 Measuring Light:The Metering Menu .............. 85 Making Movies and Taking Photographs in a Sequence: The Continuous Menu ................ 88 Getting Sharper Photographs: The BSS Menu ........................................................ 92 Contrast, Brightness, and Image Type: The Image Adjustment Menu ......................... 94 Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu .......................... 96 Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu: The ISO Menu ....................................................... 98 Exposure Options ..................................................... 98 Focus Options ......................................................... 103 Settings for Optional Lens Converters ....... 106 Restoring Default Shooting Settings: The Reset Menus ............................................... 109 Playing Images Back: Playback Mode ................ 111 Basic Playback ............................................................... 112 Single-Image Playback ........................................... 113 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback .......................................... 118 Deleting Individual Photographs ..................... 119 The Playback Menu ................................................... 120 Deleting Photographs:The Delete Menu ... 122 Selecting a Folder for Playback: The Folders Menu ............................................. 126 Automated Playback: The Slide-Show Menu ..................................... 127 Safeguarding Valuable Images: The Protect Menu ............................................. 130 Hiding Images During Playback: The Hide-Image Menu .................................... 131 Preparing Photographs for Printing: The Print-Set Menu .......................................... 132 iii Camera Setup:The Setup Menu ....................... 134 Controlling the (File) Size of Photographs: Image Quality and Size ........................................ 137 Organizing Your Photographs: The Folders Menu ................................................. 142 Monitor Options ......................................................... 149 The Auto Off Menu .................................................. 151 File Numbering: The Seq. Numbers Menu .... 153 Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format ..................................................... 154 Storing Camera Settings: The Controls Menu .............................................. 155 Shutter Release Confirmation and Photo Information ................................................................ 156 The Date Menu ........................................................... 158 The Video Mode Menu ........................................... 158 The Language Menu .................................................. 159 The Distance Units Menu ...................................... 159 Restoring Default Settings: The Reset All Menu .............................................. 160 iv Connections: Connecting Your Camera to a Computer, TV, or VCR ................................ 162 Connecting to a Television or VCR .................... 162 Connecting to a Computer ................................... 164 Using Nikon View Software .............................. 164 Connecting Your Camera to a Computer . 166 Reading Photographs from Memory Cards ........................................................................ 168 Technical Notes .................................................. 170 Caring for Your Camera .......................................... 170 Optional Accessories ................................................ 172 Troubleshooting ........................................................... 174 Specifications ................................................................. 181 Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 880 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with your COOLPIX 880. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works but also of why certain features have been included, and how they may be used to take photographs in many different situations. The “Tutorial” section gives you enough information for simple “point-and-shoot” photography when you first start using your camera. This section may be all you need to read if you want to take advantage of the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography. Once you have taken a few photographs, “Where Do I Go from Here” outlines how to view them on a computer or television set and order prints using digital “print orders” that you create with the camera. It also provides some tips on how to take photographs for electronic distribution and for printing on a personal color printer. Finally, the “Reference” section provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of digital photography with the COOLPIX 880, including manual control of exposure, tone, sharpness, taking movies, caring for your camera, and troubleshooting, together with a list of optional accessories. 1 To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in other documentation. This icon marks cross-references to the Guide to Digital Photography (this manual). The number next to the icon gives the page on which more information may be found. This icon marks cross-references to the Fast Track Guide. This icon marks cross-references to For Your Safety. This icon marks cross-references to the Menu Guide. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at www.nikon-euro.com. Visit this site to keep up-todate with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. 2 Tutorial Parts of the COOLPIX 880 Using the Menus First Steps/Taking Photographs This section: • Introduces you to the parts of the COOLPIX 880 and the camera menus • Takes you step-by-step through the process of setting up your camera • Outlines the steps involved in taking photographs and playing them back 3 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 880 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls, displays, and menus. 9 (55) 10 (56) A 1 (26) B D 11 (11) C N 12 (11) L 2 (181) I 8( 13 (18) ) J 14 (162) 3 7 (166) 6 5 (15) 4 (15) E K F M G H * Refer to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. 1 2 3 4 5 4 Viewfinder window Lens Tripod socket Battery-chamber cover Battery-chamber latch 6 DC-IN connector 7 USB/serial connector 8 Eyelet for camera strap 9 Flash 10 Red-eye reduction lamp 11 Flash-ready lamp 12 Autofocus lamp 13 Memory-card slot 14 VIDEO OUT connector A The Power Switch The power switch is used to turn the camera on and off. 23–24 B The Shutter-Release Button The COOLPIX 880 has a twostage shutter-release button. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Focus will remain fixed while the button is held in this position (focus lock). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a picture. 28–30 C The Zoom Buttons Use the zoom buttons to frame button photographs. The zooms the camera out, increasing the area visible in the final photograph. The button zooms the camera in, enlarging small or distant objects to fill the frame. When an image is played back ( ) button is full screen, the used to zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor. Press the button to cancel zoom. 52–54, 116 5 D The Mode Dial Mode Auto Scene Use the mode dial to select the operating mode. Description An automatic mode for simple, “point-and-shoot” photography 23–31 This mode offers a choice of settings for specific scenes, such as 32–38 sunsets and portraits P This mode puts the camera in Programmed charge of exposure, while leaving 68–69 auto you in control of all other settings The camera sets the shutter A Aperture- speed while you control aperture 68–71 priority auto and other settings M Manual You control all camera settings, including shutter speed and aper68–73 ture CSM Custom Puts you in complete control of all settings, including exposure 68–73 mode Playback 6 Use this mode to play back and delete photographs 111 –133 E The / Button The functions controlled by the / button depend on the operating mode and on the combination of buttons used. F The / Button The / button controls the functions shown at right. Function Mode Exposure compensation AUTO, SCENE, P, A, CSM (exposure mode P, A) + Shutter speed/ aperture A, M, CSM (exposure mode A, M) + Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) P, A, M, CSM + Single-image deletion Operation Press Function Mode Operation Focus mode AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, CSM Press Manual focus distance P, A, M, CSM + Photo-information display Press 64–65 71–72 74–75 119 58–61 76–77 114 7 G The / Button The / button controls: Function Mode Operation Flash mode AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, CSM Press 55–57 Press 118 Thumbnail display H The / Button The / button is used to review photographs while shooting. In playback mode, its function is to star t and stop movie playback. 39–43, 117 8 I The MENU Button J The Multi Selector Press the MENU button to display or hide the menu for the current operating mode, or to display the second page of a two-page menu. Use the multi selector to select items from the camera menus, or to scroll through the images in memory in quick-review or playback modes. 12 13–14 K The MONITOR Button L The Control Panel 9 (58) 10 (91) 1 (55) 8 (62) The MONITOR button controls the monitor in AUTO, P, A, M, modes. CSM, and 2 (16) 7 (139) 3 (24) 6 (85) Monitor on, information icons displayed 5 (74) Press Monitor on, information icons hidden Press Monitor off Press The monitor can not be turned off in SCENE and SETUP modes. 4 (64) * Refer to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. 1 Flash mode 2 Battery indicator 3 Exposure-count display (shows numbers of exposures remaining) 4 Exposure-compensation indicator 5 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) indicator 6 Metering method 7 Image quality 8 Self-timer indicator 9 Focus mode 10 Continuous setting 9 M The Monitor 2 1 25 23 21 26 NIKON 24 WB- L WB 22 AE- L 20 19 5 27 29 +0.7 3 4 5 6 1.25 0.66ft 7 28 8 9 10 11 12 30 VGA NORMAL 13 ISO P 1/60 F2.8 +2.0 [ 10 ] 18 17 16 15 14 * Refer to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. 1 2 3 4 Scene indicator (33) Zoom indicator (53) Digital-zoom factor (53) Focus mode/manual focus distance (58) 5 “Date not set” icon (22) 6 Flash mode (55) 7 Battery indicator (16) 8 Sharpening (97) 9 White balance (84) 10 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) (74) 10 11 Image adjustment (95) 12 Image size (141) 13 Image quality (139) 14 Number of exposures remaining at current settings (24) 15 Exposure compensation (64) 16 Aperture (f number) (71) 17 Shutter speed (72) 18 Exposure mode (71) 19 Metering method (86) 20 Continuous setting (91) 21 Exposure-bracketing indicator (100) 22 Auto-exposure lock (99) 23 White-balance lock (99) 24 Best-shot selection (93) 25 Lens-converter setting (108) 26 Current folder (148) 27 Self-timer indicator (62) 28 Auto-exposure target (spot metering) (87) 29 Focus areas (66) 30 Exposure display (manualexposure mode) (72) N The Viewfinder Lamp Use this area to frame photographs at ranges of less than 90 cm (1 yd) AF Lamp (Green) Flash Lamp (Red) Focus target (Auto/Scene) Center focus area for manual or automatic AF-area selection (P•A•M/CSM) The flash lamp (red) and autofocus (AF) lamp (green) next to the viewfinder provide a visual guide to camera status. Glows steadily Blinks Off Meaning Flash will fire when photograph is taken Flash charging ( 55) Flash not required or flash set to “off” Glows steadily Subject in focus Flashes rapidly Camera unable to focus using autofocus. Use focus lock ( 29) or manual focus ( 76). Blinks Camera recording image(s) to memory card. Do not eject card or remove or disconnect power source while lamp is blinking. Blinks slowly Digital zoom ( 52) in effect; frame photographs in monitor 11 Using the Camera Menus Changes to some settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the monitor. Separate menus are available for scene, P•A•M, CSM, playback, and setup modes (no menu is available in AUTO mode). Viewing the menus When the camera is on, the menu for the current operating mode can be displayed by pressing the MENU button. WHITE BALANCE Mode SETUP P•A•M CSM SCENE 12 Menu Function SET-UP Basic camera setup (e.g., formatting memory cards, setting the time and date); image quality and size settings for AUTO and SCENE modes Advanced shooting options (e.g., white balance, metering). Two menus are available, one for P, A, and M modes, SHOOTING the other for CSM mode. Changes to settings in one menu do not affect the other. SCENE Scene selection PLAY BACK Playback options A 1 Press 2 A A MENU PAGE2 SELECT SET Menu for current mode displayed If MENU PAGE2 is displayed in the lower left corner of the menu screen, pressing the MENU button a second time will display the second page of the menu. Pressing the MENU button when MENU OFF is displayed clears the menu from the monitor. Making a selection Use the multi selector to make a selection. 1 Highlight menu item 2 Display options METERING METERING A A 1 1 2 Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area 2 A A A A MENU PAGE2 3 SELECT SET Highlight option MENU OF F 4 SELECT SET Make selection METERING METERING A A 1 Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area 2 A A • To go back one step, press the multi selector to the left. • The selection for some menu options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the desired setting from the sub-menu. • Changes to settings apply as soon as the selection is made. • In SCENE, P•A•M, and CSM modes, the view through the lens is visible behind the menu. To take a photograph while the menu is displayed, press the shutter-release button. 1 2 A A MENU OF F SELECT SET MENU PAGE2 Pg. For more information on: — Camera menus SELECT SET 13 Multi-page menus To move between pages of a multi-page menu. 1 Position cursor in main menu 2 Highlight page tab WHITE BALANCE A SHOOTING MENU1 1 A 1 2 A A 2 MENU PAGE2 SELECT A A SET MENU PAGE2 3 Highlight page number 4 SELECT SET Display selected page IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY SHOOTING MENU2 QUAL. 1 2 C MENU OF F SELECT SET • You can also go from the first to the second page of a multi-page menu by pressing the MENU button once. 14 First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to: • Check the contents of the package (see the packing list included in the “Open Me First” envelope) • Attach the camera strap and lens-cap string as described in For Your Safety ( ) • Put the battery in the camera • Insert the memory card • Choose a language for the camera menus and messages • Set the time and date Inserting the Battery the camera off 1 Turn If the camera is on a tripod, remove the tripod before proceeding to the next step. the battery-chamber cover 2 Open Pressing the battery-chamber latch (1), slide the battery-chamber cover out (2) and flip it open (3). 15 the battery 3 Insert Inser t a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batter y or a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (available separately) as shown at right. the battery-chamber cover 4 Close To prevent the battery from falling out of the camera during operation, be sure the battery chamber is latched. the battery level 5 Check After removing the lens cap ( 23), turn the camera on and check the battery level in the control panel. Battery fully charged Low battery Replace the battery as soon as possible. Battery exhausted No photographs can be taken until the battery has been replaced. The battery-level indicator may briefly show battery is re-inserted in the camera. 16 (battery fully charged) after an exhausted 2CR5 (DL245) Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. The battery can be removed without affecting photographs stored on the camera’s memory card. All settings other than date and language will, however, be reset. The clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable battery, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. If the camera has been stored for a long period of time with the main battery removed, the clock may need to be reset. Once the main battery has been re-inserted, the clock battery will recharge in several hours, during which time the main battery should be left in the camera. Alternative Power Sources Although the COOLPIX 880 can be used with non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries, available at a wide variety of retail outlets, we recommend the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Li-ion battery, available separately from Nikon. This lithium-ion battery, for use exclusively with the COOLPIX 880, can be recharged with the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger, which doubles as an AC adapter. While the battery recharges, you can connect the camera to the EH-21 and use an AC power source for shooting or playback. 17 Inserting the Memory Card 1 Turn the camera off the memory card 2 Insert Slide the card-slot cover out (1) and flip it open (2). Slide the card in (3) until it is firmly in place and the eject button pops up. 3 Close the card-slot cover (4) Removing memory cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card-slot cover (5). Press the eject button to partially eject the card (6) and then remove the card by hand. 18 Formatting Memory Cards Format memory cards before first use. 1 Select SETUP 2 Turn camera on. SET-UP menu will be displayed. 3 Highlight CF Card Format SET-UP1 SET-UP1 Image Quality Image Quality 1 Image Size 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT MENU PAGE2 4 2 Auto Off SET Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT MENU PAGE2 SET Press CF CARD FORMAT 1 WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format 2 SELECT Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector down to highlight Format, then press to right to format card. Do not turn camera off or remove card until “FORMATTING” message has disappeared from display. All data on card will be permanently deleted. SET Pg. For more information on: — 173 Safe handling of memory cards Approved memory cards 19 Choosing a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in English, French, German, and Japanese. 1 Turn camera on and select SETUP 2 Press to display second page of SET-UP menu SET-UP2 Controls Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm 1 Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode Folders Monitor Options Date Video Mode 2 Language 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT MENU PAGE2 4 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT MENU PAGE1 SET 5 Press LANGUAGE Controls Date Video Mode 1 Pic data/Confirm Distance Units Reset All SELECT D E F J SET Date Video Mode 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT Distance Units Reset All SELECT MENU PAGE1 SET Highlight option LANGUAGE Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm 2 Language Highlight Language SET-UP2 SET-UP1 Image Quality 1 Image Size 20 3 D E F J SET 6 Press SET Setting the Time and Date 1 Turn camera on and select SETUP 2 Press to display second page of SET-UP menu SET-UP2 Controls Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm 1 Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode Folders Monitor Options Date Video Mode 2 Language 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT MENU PAGE2 4 Highlight Date SET-UP2 SET-UP1 Image Quality 1 Image Size 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT MENU PAGE1 SET Press to display DATE menu 5 Y Distance Units Reset All SELECT MENU PAGE1 SET Highlight desired item (Year, Month, or Day) 6 M D 1 Y DATE M D 2 2 SELECT SET Y M D 2000 . 02 . 01 2 00: 00 00: 00 1 2000 . 01 . 01 2000 . 00 . 00 SET Edit selected item DATE DATE 1 3 SELECT 00: 00 SET SELECT SET 21 7 To change order in which year, month, and date are displayed, press multi selector to right until Y M D is highlighted, then press multi selector up or down Camera cycles through settings as shown below: DATE 1 Y M D 2000 . 03 . 02 YMD 2 DMY 23 : 05 SELECT 8 SET MDY To save changes to settings, highlight Y M D and press multi selector to right DATE 1 Y M D 2000 . 03 . 02 2 23 : 05 SELECT SET Any photographs taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of “2000/01/01 0:00.” Until you have set the time and date, a flashing clock icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. 22 Taking Photographs The Basics This chapter describes the basic steps involved in taking photographs in AUTO and SCENE modes. In these automatic, “point-and-shoot” modes, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to lighting conditions and focus distance, producing the best possible results. Getting the Camera Ready for Use (AUTO Mode) the lens cap 1 Remove If you turn the camera on with the lens cap in place and the mode dial set to AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, or CSM, an error message will appear in the monitor. To clear the message from the display, turn the camera off and remove the lens cap. Release latch and remove cap 2 Turn the mode dial to AUTO 23 the camera on 3 Turn After a short pause, current settings will be displayed in the monitor and control panel. P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] the number of exposures remaining 4 Check The monitor and control panel show the number of exposures remaining at current settings. When this number reaches zero, you will need to insert a new memory card or delete some pictures ( 122) before you will be able to take more photographs. It may be possible to record more photographs at a different image quality or size ( 137). P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Number of exposures remaining 24 camera settings (optional) 5 Adjust In AUTO mode, you can use the buttons or menus listed below to control flash setting, focus mode, image quality, and image size. The first time you turn the camera on, these settings will be set to the default values shown. These settings are adequate for most situations, and the description in this section assumes that the default settings are used. For information on changing these settings, refer to the page numbers given below. Setting Default Description Flash mode Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Focus mode/ self-timer Autofocus Camera focuses automatically at distances over 40 cm (16˝); self-timer off Image quality NORMAL Photographs compressed for best balance between file size and image quality SETUP menu 138 FULL Photographs are 2048 × 1536 pixels in size. When image quality is set to NORMAL, about ten full-size images can be stored on one 8 MB memory card. SETUP menu 140 Image size Control 55–57 58–61 25 Framing Photographs 1 A Ready the camera To reduce blurring caused by camera shake, hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor (A) or the viewfinder (B). Frame photographs in the monitor when: 59) • you are using macro close-up ( • you are using digital zoom ( 52) 106) • you are using a lens converter ( • you want direct confirmation of camera settings or the view through the lens B Frame photographs in the viewfinder when: 9) • you want to save power by turning the monitor off ( • bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the monitor Keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash window when framing photographs. 26 your subject 2 Select Frame the photograph using the zoom buttons. Press the button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visbutton to zoom in on your ible in the frame. Press the subject, decreasing the area visible in the frame. Zoom out Zoom in P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Indicator in LCD monitor displays amount of zoom while either button is pressed When framing photographs in the viewfinder at ranges of 90 cm (1 yd) or less, use the smaller of the two frames in the viewfinder display (the shaded area in the illustration at right). 27 Focus and Shoot 1 Focus In AUTO mode, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame, shown by the focus target in the viewfinder. Before taking a photograph, press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate autofocus, and check the status of the autofocus (AF) lamp (green) and the flash lamp (red) next to the viewfinder. 28 Flash Lamp (Red) Meaning Glows steadily AF Lamp (Green) Lamp Glows steadily Subject in focus Flashes rapidly Camera unable to focus using autofocus. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose photograph. Blinks Off Flash will fire when photograph is taken Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from shutter-release button, then try again. Flash not required or flash set to “off” Pg. For more information on: 66 Manual focus-area selection Focusing on an Off-Center Subject: Focus Lock In AUTO and in all SCENE modes except Portrait and Close Up ( 32), the camera automatically focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. If your subject is not located at the center of the frame when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on the background. Focus lock allows you to first focus on your subject, then adjust the composition before taking the photograph. a Focus the camera Position the subject in the center focus area (shown by the focus target in the viewfinder) and press the shutter-release button halfway. the AF lamp b Check With the shutter-release button held halfway down, check that the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder glows steadily, indicating that the subject is in focus. Focus will remain locked while the shutter-release button is held halfway down. c Recompose the photograph and shoot Keeping the shutter-release button held halfway down, recompose your photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If your subject moves, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and focus again at the new distance. 29 the photograph 2 Take To take a photograph, press the shutter-release button all the way down. the results 3 Check After a photograph has been taken, the green autofocus lamp will blink while the photograph is recorded. Before the photograph is transferred to the memory card, it will be displayed briefly in the monitor. The following operations can be performed while the photograph is being displayed: Button ( ) Operation Press Function Delete dialog is displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select. DELETE • Select Yes to delete photograph 1 ERASE IMAGES • Select No to save photograph and return to YES OR NO shooting mode No Yes SELECT 30 SET Button II ( Shutter release Shutter release ) Operation Function Press Press to pause display for 20 s. Press again to record photograph, or press ( ) to delete as described above. Photograph recorded automatically after 20 s. Press halfway Full press Record photograph and return to shooting mode Take new photograph while saving photograph displayed in monitor to memory card. While photograph is being saved, any new photographs will be stored in temporary memory buffer before being saved to card. New photographs can be taken until buffer is full (buffer can hold about five full-sized, normal-quality images). When buffer is full, hourglass icon ( ) will be displayed and shutter release disabled. New photographs can be taken as soon as enough memory is available in buffer and icon is no longer displayed. While photographs are recorded to the memory card, the green autofocus lamp will blink. Do not eject the memory card, remove the battery, or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) until the lamp has stopped blinking. Removing the card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data. 31 Assisted Creative Photography: Scene Mode While the default settings in AUTO mode are suited to a wide variety of situations, some compositions call for special combinations of settings. In SCENE mode, you select the scene from a menu of creative shooting situations, and the camera automatically adjusts settings to produce the best possible results. This section outlines how to take photographs in SCENE mode. the camera 1 Ready Turn the camera on and check the number of exposures remaining as described above under “Getting the Camera Ready for Use (AUTO Mode)” ( 23). Do not use SCENE mode when taking photographs that will later be retouched on a computer. Depending on the subject, SCENE-mode settings may not always produce the desired results. If you are unsatisfied with photographs taken in SCENE mode, try setting the mode dial to AUTO. 32 Pg. For more information on: 12 Using the menus the scene 2 Choose After identifying the shooting situation (see following pages), select the appropriate composition type from the SCENE-mode menu. a Select SCENE b Press to display SCENE-mode menu c Highlight desired composition type SCENE 1 d 1 Press to put selection into effect and return to shooting mode P 1/60 F3.5 2 SCENE 1 Portrait Party/Indoor Night Portrait Beach/Snow Landscape Sunset MENU OF F SELECT 1 2 DONE Portrait Party/Indoor Night Portrait Beach/Snow Landscape Sunset MENU OF F SELECT DONE NORMAL [ 10 ] SCENE-mode icon displayed in monitor When the MENU button is pressed to display the SCENE-mode menu, the most recently selected setting will be highlighted. Pressing the MENU button a second time clears the menu from the monitor. 33 camera settings 3 Adjust Depending on the scene selected, you may be able to adjust flash and focus-mode settings as described in Step 5 of “Getting the Camera Ready for Use (AUTO Mode)” ( 23). Restrictions apply to the selection of flash and focus modes in some cases (see following pages). Image quality and size can be adjusted from the SET-UP menu ( 137). and shoot 4 Focus Focus the camera and shoot as described above under “Focus and Shoot” ( 28). Depending on the scene selected, you may be able to select the focus area manually, allowing you to focus on an off-center subject without using focus lock (see following pages). Camera Shake The “camera shake” ratings on the following pages indicate settings at which caution is advised to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. While the use of a tripod is recommended in such cases, the other methods available to prevent camera shake are reflected in the number of stars: ✯ Support the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows held against your torso ✯✯ Steady the camera by placing it on a flat, level surface such as a wall or table ✯✯✯ Use a tripod to steady the camera 34 The SCENE-mode Menu The SCENE-mode menu contains two pages of options. The types of composition available are described below. SCENE 1 1 2 MENU OF F Portrait ( ) Use to obtain por trait photographs in which the main subject stands out clearly and background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth. Flash mode: No restrictions Focus mode: Can be chosen from autofocus and autofocus + self-timer Notes: AF-area mode is set to Manual, allowing the focus target to be chosen using the multi selector ( 66). The degree to which background details are softened depends on the amount of light available. SCENE 2 Portrait Party/Indoor Night Portrait Beach/Snow Landscape Sunset SELECT 1 2 DONE Night Landscape Fireworks Show Sparkler Close Up Copy Back Light MENU OF F SELECT DONE Party/Indoor ( ) Use at parties and other indoor events for atmospheric photographs that include details of the background behind the subject. Flash mode: Auto with Red-Eye Reduction/Slow Synch Focus mode: Can be chosen from autofocus and autofocus + self-timer Camera shake: ✯ 35 Night Portrait ( ) Use for photographs that provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background when taking por traits against a backdrop of nighttime scenery. Flash mode: Auto with Red-Eye Reduction/Slow Synch Focus mode: Can be chosen from autofocus and autofocus + self-timer Camera shake: ✯ Beach/Snow ( ) Use for photographs that vividly capture the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit oceans and lakes. Flash mode: No restrictions Focus mode: No restrictions 36 Landscape ( ) Use for vivid landscape photographs that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in subjects such as skyscapes and forests. Flash mode: Flash Cancel (off) Focus mode: Infinity Sunset ( ) Use for photographs that capture the beautiful reds in sunsets or sunrises exactly as you see them. Flash mode: Flash Cancel (off) Focus mode: Can be chosen from autofocus, autofocus + self-timer, and infinity Night Landscape ( ) Use for photographs that employ slow shutter speeds to produce stunning night landscapes. Sparkler ( ) Use when taking atmospheric shots of sparklers with your family and friends. Flash mode: Flash Cancel (off) Focus mode: Infinity Camera shake: ✯✯ Flash mode: Auto with Red Eye Reduction/Slow Synch Focus mode: Can be chosen from autofocus and autofocus + self-timer Camera shake: ✯ Notes: Position the sparkler in the center of the frame for the best results. Fireworks Show ( ) Use when photographing firework displays. The camera responds more rapidly to the shutter-release button, ensuring that you won’t miss the chance to take the perfect shot. Flash mode: Flash Cancel (off) Focus mode: Infinity Camera shake: ✯✯✯ Notes: Follow the firework as it ascends and press the shutter-release button just as the firework explodes. 37 Close Up ( ) Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects that catch your eye. Copy ( ) Use to obtain clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board, business card, or in printed matter. Flash mode: Flash Cancel (off) Focus mode: Can be chosen from macro closeup and macro close-up + self-timer Camera shake: ✯ Notes: AF-area mode is set to Manual, allowing the focus target to be chosen using the multi se66). lector ( Flash mode: No restrictions Focus mode: No restrictions Notes: If the subject is colored, text or drawings may be faint and hard to distinguish in the final photograph. Back Light ( ) Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. The flash will fire automatically to illuminate (“fill in”) shadows. Flash mode: Anytime Flash (fill flash) Focus mode: Can be chosen from autofocus and autofocus + self-timer 38 Review and Deletion: Quick Review In AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, and CSM modes, you can use the button to play back photographs stored on the memory card. Press the button to cycle through shooting and review modes as shown below. 2000.04.25 14:20 [ P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Shooting Mode (AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, or CSM) 100NIKON 0005.JPG 5] P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Quick Review P h o t o g r a p h s s t o re d o n memory card are displayed in top left corner of monitor, allowing you to view results of previous photographs while setting up your next shot. NORMAL [ 5/9] Full-Screen Review P h o t o g r a p h s s t o re d o n memory card are displayed full screen or in thumbnail menus of four or nine images. You can zoom in on photographs, view photo information, and delete individual images. 39 Quick Review When you press the button in AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, and CSM modes, the most recent photograph in memory will be displayed at the top left corner of the monitor. The following operations can be performed in quick-review mode: Button 5] P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Operation Function Press View other photographs in current folder. Press up or left to view photographs recorded before current photo, down or right to view images recorded after current photo. Hold down to scroll rapidly to desired frame number. Shutter release Press halfway Shutter release Full press Press Return to shooting mode and focus Return to shooting mode and take photograph Enter full-screen review mode with current photograph displayed full screen All other camera controls function as they do in shooting mode. 40 [ Pg. For more information on: 142 Using folders Full-Screen Review From quick-review mode, press the button to enter fullscreen review mode. The photograph displayed in quick-review mode will be displayed full screen. The following operations can be performed in full-screen review mode: Button ( ) 2000.04.25 14:20 NORMAL 100NIKON 0005.JPG [ 5/9] Operation Function Press View other photographs in current folder. Press up or left to view photographs recorded before current photo, down or right to view images recorded after current photo. Hold down to scroll rapidly to desired frame number. Press Zoom in on current photograph (use multi selector to view other areas of image) Press Cancel zoom ( ) Press Select current photograph for deletion ( ) Press Display menu of nine thumbnail images (see overleaf) ( ) Press Display next page of photo information ( Press Return to shooting mode 114) 41 Thumbnail Review ( ) button in full-screen review brings up a menu Pressing the of nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Button ( ( ) ) Operation Function Press Press once to display menu of four thumbnail images, twice to view highlighted thumbnail at full size Press Highlight thumbnail. Use full size Press Select highlighted thumbnail for deletion Press Return to shooting mode ( ) button to view highlighted thumbnail at Playback Mode When the mode dial is set to (playback), you can perform any of the operations covered in this section under “Full-Screen Review,” “Thumbnail Playback,” and “Deleting Photographs.” In addition, you can play back movies using the button, and have access to a menu of playback options where you can delete multiple photographs, choose the folder for playback, protect and hide images, and prepare digital “print orders” for printing images directly from the memory card. For more information, see “Reference: Playing Images Back” ( 111). 42 Deleting Photographs In full-screen or thumbnail review, pressing the ( ) button selects the current image for deletion. Full-screen review 2000.04.25 14:20 NORMAL Thumbnail review 100NIKON 0005.JPG [ 5/9] Press ( button ) DELETE 1 ERASE IMAGES YES OR NO No Yes SELECT SET Delete dialog is displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press right to select. • Select Yes to delete photograph • Select No to save photograph and return to shooting mode 43 Putting the Camera Away When you have finished using the camera, follow these steps before putting the camera away. the camera off 1 Turn To avoid wasting batteries, check that the camera is off before putting it away. 2 Replace the lens cap Release latch and replace cap 44 Where Do I Go from Here? This section: When they have finished shooting, users of conventional film cameras typically take the film to be developed. But what do you do with photographs you have taken with a digital camera? This section lists some of the options available, including: • viewing photographs on a computer or television • ordering prints using digital “print orders” This section also outlines how to adjust camera settings to produce photographs suitable for: • sending by e-mail or posting on a website • output on a color printer A detailed explanation of the concepts used here may be found in the “Reference” section. 45 164) Getting the Most from Digital Images:Your Camera and Your Computer ( As the name would indicate, digital cameras produce digital images. As digital data, digital images can be readily copied to a computer, where they can then be stored, viewed or edited using imaging software, sent to your acquaintances via e-mail, or saved to removable media (for example, a floppy or Zip disk) for delivery to a photofinisher. There are two ways to copy data to your computer from the COOLPIX 880: • Direct USB or serial connection using Nikon View software If you have Nikon View installed on your computer, you can connect your camera to the computer using the UC-E1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable included with your camera. Optional serial cables (the SC-EW3 for PC computers and SC-EM3 for Macintosh computers) are also available. 46 Once the camera is connected, a camera icon will appear in the My Computer window (Windows computers) or on the desktop (Macintosh computers). Double-click the icon to view the contents of the camera’s memory card. Nikon View shows the images stored on the memory card as icons or thumbnails (small previews) that can be dragged and dropped into another folder for storage, or directly into an application for immediate use (note that images can not be saved to the camera from the computer). Camera icon (Windows) Camera icon (Macintosh) • PC card adapter or PC-card reader If your computer is equipped with a PC-card reader, or if you have a computer with a PC-card slot and a PC-card adapter, you can remove the memory card from your camera and insert it in the computer’s card slot or card drive, where it will function as another disk drive. 47 162) Viewing Photos on TV ( The COOLPIX 880 can be connected to a television or VCR using the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera. While the camera is connected, the television will show the same image as the camera’s monitor. 132) Ordering Prints: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ( The mode menu contains an option for creating digital “print orders” that are stored on the camera’s memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Once you have prepared a print order using this option, the card can be removed from the camera, inserted in a DPOF-compatible device—whether your personal photo printer or a photofinisher’s print system—and photographs printed directly from the card. 48 Taking Photographs for E-Mail and the Web Your camera stores images in TIFF and JPEG formats, which can be viewed with a wide variety of imaging software. JPEG images can even be displayed in web browsers such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. This makes them ideal for transmission by e-mail or for use on a web page. Be aware, however, that when displayed on a monitor with a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels, only VGA and 89) are small enough to fit in the browser window. It is also important to rememQVGA images ( ber that at default settings your camera produces high-resolution images about 800 KB in size, while TIFF images taken at an image quality setting of HI can reach sizes of approximately 9 MB. Larger file sizes mean longer data transfer times—even an 800 KB file takes about five minutes to upload or download over a 28.8 Kbps connection—making file size the single most important consideration when taking photographs for electronic distribution. The following settings are recommended for images destined for distribution by e-mail or on the web: Image Quality 138) ( Image Size 140) ( Approx. File Size Approx.Transfer Time (28.8 Kbps Connection) BASIC XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) 100 KB 50 seconds NORMAL VGA (640 × 480 pixels) 90 KB 35 seconds BASIC VGA (640 × 480 pixels) 50 KB 20 seconds 49 Taking Photographs for Printing When taking photographs that are to be reproduced on a personal color printer, two factors need to be kept in mind: image size and contrast. 140) determines the maximum size at which the image can be printed. If the print size Image size ( is too large, the individual pixels will be visible to the naked eye, giving the image a rough, uneven appearance. A typical target resolution for an ink-jet printer is about 200 pixels per inch. At this resolution, a VGA photograph will be output at a size of 3.2 × 2.4 inches (8.1 × 6.1 cm), a full-size image at a size of about 10.2 × 7.7 inches (26.0 × 19.5 cm). The second consideration is contrast. You may find that the colors in the images produced by your printer are indistinct, or “muddy,” as compared to the photograph viewed on the camera monitor. In this case, you can try raising contrast by setting the camera to P, A, M, or CSM and using an IMAGE ADJUSTMENT setting of More Contrast when taking photographs destined for output on a color 94). printer ( 50 Reference Camera Controls The Shooting Menu Playback Camera Setup This section: This section details the settings available in shooting, playback, and setup modes. It also describes how to connect your camera to external devices such as computers and television sets, and explains how to care for your camera and what to do when it does not function as expected. Camera specifications and a list of the optional accessories available for the COOLPIX 880 are included in the final section. Pg. For more information on: — Camera menus 51 Beyond Point and Shoot Shooting Controls for All Modes This chapter covers operations that can be performed in AUTO and SCENE modes. In these modes, the majority of camera settings are made automatically by the camera to produce the best results. By means of the buttons on the back of the camera, the user controls the following settings directly (restrictions may apply in SCENE mode depending on the scene selected): • optical and digital zoom • exposure compensation • flash settings • focus-area selection (Portrait, Close Up, P, • focus-mode and self-timer settings A, M, and CSM modes only) Framing Photographs: Optical and Digital Zoom The COOLPIX 880 is equipped with two kinds of zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to enlarge the subject by up to 2.5×, and digital zoom, in which images are processed digitally to further enlarge the image by up to 4.0×. Optical vs. Digital Zoom In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the image to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the photograph. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Digital zoom also differs from optical zoom in that the effects of digital zoom are visible only in the monitor, not in the viewfinder, meaning that the monitor must be on before digital zoom can be used. 52 Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the viewfinder or monitor using the zoom buttons. Indicator in monitor displays amount of zoom while either button is pressed Zoom out Zoom in P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Digital Zoom At the maximum optical zoom position, holding the zoom. button down for two seconds triggers digital X2.0 4.2 P 1/60 F4.2 NORMAL [ 10 ] Maximum optical zoom position P 1/60 F4.2 Hold for two seconds NORMAL [ 10 ] Zoom factor displayed in monitor AF lamp blinks slowly to show that photos can not be accurately framed in viewfinder 53 button is pressed, to a While digital zoom is in effect, the zoom factor increases each time the maximum of 4.0×. Pressing the button decreases the zoom factor. To cancel digital zoom, press the button until the zoom indicator disappears. Digital zoom enlarges the center portion of the image to fill the frame. Because only the center portion 86) is used, and the center of the image appears in the final photograph, center-weighted metering ( focus area is automatically selected. Digital zoom is only available when the monitor is on or the camera is connected to a television set. It can not be used when: 138) • image-quality is set to HI ( • a setting of Black & White is chosen in the IMAGE ADJUSTMENT sub-menu ( 94) • Ultra HS or Movie is chosen in the CONTINUOUS sub-menu ( 88) • the Digital Zoom item in the CONTROLS sub-menu is not checked ( 155) 54 Pg. For more information on: 66 Focus-area selection Throwing Light on Your Subject: The Flash Button The flash can be adjusted for a variety of shooting situations, as described on the following pages. To change the flash setting, press the camera. 1 Press button, located above the monitor on the back of the 2 P 1/60 F2.8 Confirm flash setting in control panel or monitor (setting not displayed in monitor when flash set to NORMAL “auto”) [ 10 ] A short pause is required between exposures for the flash system to charge. While the flash is charging, the red flash lamp next to the viewfinder will blink when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Try again after briefly removing your finger from the shutter-release button. 55 The following flash settings are available (restrictions may apply in SCENE mode depending on the scene selected): Setting Auto Flash Cancel (off) Auto with red-eye reduction Anytime Flash (fill flash) How It Works Flash fires when lighting is poor When to Use It Best choice in most circumstances Use where subject is outside range of Flash will not fire even when lighting is flash or to capture natural lighting unpoor der dim light Pre-flash lamp fires before main flash Use for portraits (works best when to minimize “red-eye” effect caused by subjects are well within range of flash flash reflecting from retina and are looking directly at pre-flash) Flash fires whenever photo is taken Use to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects Auto flash combined with slow shut- Use to capture both subject and backSlow synchronized ter speed ground at night or under dim light Keep your fingers and other objects away from the flash window when using the flash. 56 When lighting is poor and the flash is set to “Off ” ( ) or “Slow Sync” ( ), shutter speeds slow and photos may be blurred. If possible, use a tripod when lighting is poor. At speeds of below 1/4 s, the shutter-speed indicator in the monitor turns yellow. Mottling (“noise”) may appear in photographs taken at speeds slower than this value. To increase the shutter speed, try zooming the camera out ( 53), raising sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 74), or setting the exposure mode to aperture-priority 71). auto and choosing the larger of the two aperture settings (smallest f number; The built-in flash will automatically be set to “Off ” ( ) when: • you use autofocus with a setting of “Infinity” ( ; 59) • Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Fireworks Show, or Close Up is selected in SCENE mode ( 32) • you choose a CONTINUOUS setting of Continuous, Multi-shot 16, VGA Sequence, Ultra HS, or Movie ( 88) • you use best-shot selection (BSS; 92) • you use lens-converter (LENS) settings ( 106) • the AE Lock option in the EXPOSURE OPTIONS sub-menu is on ( 99) Pg. For more information on: — Safe flash use 57 Focusing Near and Far: The Focus-Mode Button By default, the camera adjusts focus automatically for subjects 40 cm (16˝) or more from the lens, which is ideal for snapshots. Under some circumstances, however, you may want to force the camera to focus on distant objects rather than on the closest object visible in the focus area—for example, when shooting a distant landscape through a screen of branches or when taking a shot through a window. Alternatively, you may want the camera to focus on something closer than 40 cm—a close-up shot of a flower, plant, or business card. The COOLPIX 880 offers focus modes for just these situations. Some of these modes can be combined with a self-timer to delay shutter release to reduce camera shake or allow you to appear in your own photographs. button. To select the focus mode, press the 1 Press 2 Confirm focus-mode setting in control panel or monitor P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Macro close-up It is recommended that you frame photographs in the monitor when using macro close-up. While the flash can be used in macro close-up mode, it may sometimes be unable to light the entire subject. Take a test picture and verify the results in the monitor. 58 The following focus modes are available (restrictions may apply in SCENE mode depending on the scene selected): Setting NO ICON Autofocus Autofocus + self-timer Infinity Macro close-up Macro close-up + self-timer How It Works When to Use It Camera automatically adjusts focus Use with subjects 40 cm (16˝) or more according to distance to subject from lens Delay shutter release by 10 s or 3 s in Use for self-portraits or to reduce camautofocus mode era shake Use for photographing distant scenes Focus is fixed at infinity. Flash is dis- through foreground objects, e.g., through window (manual-focus setting abled. of “Inf” is available for use with flash) Focus adjusted automatically for subjects 4 cm (1.6˝) or more from lens; Use for close-ups optical zoom restricted to range between middle and maximum positions Delay shutter release by 10 s or 3 s in Use to reduce camera shake when takmacro close-up mode ing close-ups 59 Autofocus Mode The autofocus system operates in one of two modes: AF Mode How It Works Pros and Cons Continuous PRO Minimizes time required to focus Camera adjusts focus CON continuously Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus— check AF lamp before shooting Single PROS Camera focuses when Photographs can be taken only when camera is in focus shutter-release button Saves batteries pressed halfway CON Slight delay before camera focuses In AUTO mode, autofocus mode is determined by whether the monitor is on or off: continuous AF is used when the monitor is on, single AF when it is off. P, A, M, and CSM modes offer additional settings that give greater control over autofocus mode ( 104). 60 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when: • There is contrast between the subject and the background. For example, autofocus may not perform well on subjects that are the same color as the background. • The subject is evenly lit. Autofocus does not perform well when: • The focus area contains objects at different distances from the camera. For example, autofocus may not perform well when photographing an object inside a cage, as the bars of the cage will be closer to the camera than the main subject. • The subject is very dark (the subject should not, however, be too much brighter than the background). • The subject is moving rapidly. 29) to focus on another subject at If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use focus lock ( the same distance, or measure the distance to your subject and use manual focus ( 66). 61 Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode The COOLPIX 880 is equipped with an automatic timer with two settings: three seconds (good for reducing camera shake) and ten seconds (ideal for self-portraits). To use the self-timer, follow these steps: the camera 1 Position Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface. a self-timer mode 2 Select Press the button until either (autofocus + self-timer, for photographs at ranges of 40 cm/ 16˝ or more) or (macro close-up + self-timer, for photographs at ranges of 4 cm/1.6˝ or more) appears in the control panel or monitor. Press Self-timer icon displayed in control panel and monitor P 1/60 F2.8 62 NORMAL [ 10 ] 3 Compose the photograph the timer 4 Start Fully depress the shutter-release button to activate the timer. Press the shutter-release button once for a ten-second delay, twice for a three-second delay. To stop the timer, press the shutter-release button a third time. Full press Count-down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until shutter is released 3 P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] The red-eye reduction lamp next to the flash window will start to blink when the shutter-release button is pressed, and continue to blink until one second before the shutter is released. The red-eye reduction lamp will stay lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. 63 Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects: Exposure Compensation To obtain the desired result with certain subject compositions (for example, when large areas of the frame are very bright, very dark, or contain areas of strong contrast), it may be necessary to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. This can be done using exposure compensation. Exposure compensation can be set to values between +2.0 EV (overexposure) and –2.0 EV (underexbutton. posure) in increments of 1/3 EV. Press the multi selector up or down while holding the 1 2 Press multi selector up to increase exposure value, down to decrease exposure value 3 64 icon displayed in control panel after Confirm exposure value in control panel or monitor. Effects of compensation are visible in monitor; adjust NORMAL until desired result is P 1/60 F2.8 +0.3 [ 10 ] achieved. button is released Exposure compensation is not available in manual exposure mode, when the user adjusts exposure directly by adjusting shutter speed and aperture ( 72). By default, exposure compensation returns to ± 0.0 EV when the mode dial is turned to a new setting or the camera is turned off. If desired, the camera can be set to “remember” the exposure-compensation value ( 155), restoring it the next time the mode dial is set to AUTO, SCENE, P, A, or CSM (exposure mode P or A). Exposure compensation can also be set using the EXPOSURE OPTIONS > Exp. +/– item in the 102). SHOOTING menu ( 65 Choosing a Focus Area: Manual Focus-Area Selection In AUTO mode, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area, shown by the focus target in the viewfinder. At SCENE-mode settings of Portrait and Close Up ( 32), or when Manual is selected in the FOCUS OPTIONS > AF Area Mode sub-menu for P, A, M, or CSM mode ( 103), the focus target can be chosen from one of five focus areas. This makes it possible to focus on an off-center subject without using focus lock. The focus area can be selected using the multi selector. P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Center focus area selected P 1/60 F2.8 Use multi selector to select new focus area NORMAL [ 10] Right focus area selected Manual focus-area selection is not available when the monitor is off or digital zoom is in effect ( In these cases, the center focus area is used. 66 53). Focus-area selection can be used in combination with focus lock if the subject would not fall in any of the focus areas in the final composition. In P, A, M, and CSM modes, it can also be used in combination with spot AF-area metering ( 86) to lock the spot metering point to the selected focus area. When Auto (the default setting) is selected in the FOCUS OPTIONS > AF Area Mode sub-menu for P, A, M, or CSM mode ( 103), the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera. No focus area indicators appear in the monitor until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, when the active focus area is shown in red. Focus-area selection can be deactivated in P, A, M, and CSM modes by selecting Off in the FOCUS OPTIONS > AF Area Mode sub-menu. In this case, the center focus area is used. 67 Advanced Photography P, A, M, and CSM This chapter details settings available only in P, A, M, and CSM modes. In addition to the settings discussed in the previous chapter, in these modes the user can control the following settings by means of the mode dial and the buttons on the back of the camera: • exposure mode • sensitivity (ISO equivalency) • focus distance (manual focus) Menus in these modes also give the user control over: • white balance • metering • frame-advance rate • best-shot selection • contrast, brightness, and image type • image sharpening • exposure and autofocus options • settings for optional lens converters 68 Choosing a Mode: P, A, M, or CSM? Because P, A, M, and CSM share many settings in common, you may have difficulty knowing which mode to choose for a particular task. The first consideration is how much control you want to have over camera settings: • If you want to adjust white balance and metering, for example, but don’t want to have to worry about getting the correct exposure, choose a mode setting of P or turn the mode dial to CSM and choose P as the exposure mode ( 98). • If you want to adjust aperture to soften background details or bring both background and subject into focus, but don’t want to have to worry about the photograph being over- or under-exposed, choose a mode setting of A or turn the mode dial to CSM and choose A as the exposure mode. • If you want to adjust the shutter speed to freeze action or to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, or if you want to modify exposure from the value suggested by the camera, choose a mode setting of M or turn the mode dial to CSM and choose M as the exposure mode. Another factor to consider is that menu settings for P, A, and M modes are stored separately from settings for CSM mode. If there is a particular combination of settings you use frequently, you can turn the mode dial to CSM and set the camera to these settings. The camera will “remember” this combination of settings even after being turned off, and will automatically restore the settings the next time you select CSM mode. You can create a different combination of settings for P, A, and M modes and switch instantly from one combination of settings to the other simply by turning the mode dial from CSM to P, A, or M. 69 Adjusting Exposure: A and M Modes Exposure Modes Exposure mode can be chosen by setting the mode dial to P, A, or M, or by turning the mode dial to CSM and choosing the exposure mode from the EXPOSURE OPTIONS > Exposure Mode sub98). The following modes are available: menu ( Operating Mode/ Exposure Mode (CSM) How It Works When to Use It P Programmed auto Camera sets shutter speed and Best for general use and snapshots aperture for best exposure A Aperture-priority auto User chooses aperture from maximum and minimum settings; camera sets shutter speed for best exposure M Manual 70 Large aperture (small f number) softens background details and lets more light into camera, increasing range of flash and making photos less susceptible to blurring; small aperture (large f number) increases depth of field, bringing both main subject and background into focus Use when you want complete control over User sets shutter speed and exposure. Choose high shutter speeds to chooses aperture from maxi- freeze action, low shutter speeds to suggest mum and minimum settings movement by blurring moving objects. Aperture is set as above. The exposure mode is displayed in the monitor. P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10] Choosing an Aperture In aperture-priority auto and manual-exposure modes, aperture is chosen by pressing the multi selector to the left or right while holding down the button. 1 2 Press multi selector to left for maximum aperture (small f number), to right for minimum aperture (large f number) Confirm aperture setting in control panel and monitor A 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] In aperture-priority auto, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed that will produce the best exposure. If the aperture you have selected would result in the photograph being over- or underexposed, the aperture value displayed in the control panel and monitor will flash when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. 71 Choosing a Shutter Speed In manual mode, shutter speed is chosen by pressing the multi selector up or down while holding the button. Options range from 8 s to 1/1000 s in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step). In addition, a shutter speed of “bulb” is available for long-time exposures (see tip on following page). 2 1 Press multi selector up for slower shutter speeds, down for faster shutter speeds Confirm shutter speed in control panel and monitor M 1/1000 F7.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] In manual mode, the amount the photograph would be over- or under-exposed at the selected combination of aperture and shutter speed is displayed in the monitor. Display shows values between –2 and +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Underexposed ↔ Overexposed –2 ±0 +2 M 1/1000 F7.8 72 NORMAL [ 10 ] –1 +1 (Values in EVs) Long-time exposure When the shutter speed is set to bulb (manual-exposure mode only), the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is pressed (maximum exposure 60 s). To reduce blurring caused by camera shake, we recommend that you use a remote shutter release (the MC-EU1 remote cord, available separately, functions as a remote shutter-release cable) and a tripod. Shutter-speed limitations At a CONTINUOUS setting of Ultra HS ( 89), the lowest available shutter speed is 1/30 s. At a setting of Movie ( 89), shutter speed can not be set to a value slower than 1/15 s. bulb is only 88). available at a setting of Single ( Note that if the shutter is open for more than 1/4 s at any setting, mottling (noise) may appear in the final photograph. At speeds of 1/4 s or slower, the shutter-speed indicator in the monitor turns yellow. 73 Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) What Is “Sensitivity”? “Sensitivity” is a measure of how quickly your camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing the same exposure to be achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a film camera, sensitivity is a characteristic of the film, not the camera. The ISO ratings you see on packages of film are a measure of their sensitivity—the higher the ISO rating, the more sensitive the film. Higher sensitivity is achieved by altering the chemical composition of the film, causing a random pattern, called “grain,” to appear in the final photograph. In a digital camera, increased sensitivity has a similar effect: higher sensitivities allow higher shutter speeds, at the expense of mottling, or “noise” (the digital equivalent of film “grain”) appearing in the final image. Adjusting Sensitivity In AUTO mode, the camera sets sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. When the mode dial is set to P, A, M, or CSM, you can choose a fixed value for sensitivity from three possible button. settings. Sensitivity is set by pressing the zoom buttons while holding down the 1 2 Press for increased sensitivity, for decreased sensitivity. At setting of 400, press to select setting of AUTO. 74 A 1/60 F2.8 Sensitivity displayed in monitor, and in control panel and zoom butAUTO while tons are pressed. After NORMAL zoom buttons are released, [ 10 ] ISO icon in control panel indicates that sensitivity is raised above 100. The following settings are available: Setting Description AUTO (default) Equivalent to setting of 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, however, camera automatically raises sensitivity to compensate. ISO icon appears in control panel and monitor only when sensitivity raised above 100. 100 Approximately equivalent to ISO rating of 100 200 Approximately equivalent to ISO rating of 200 400 Approximately equivalent to ISO rating of 400 Sensitivity can also be set using the ISO item in the shooting menus ( 98). A slight amount of mottling (“noise”) may appear in photographs taken at settings other than 100. 72), sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 100 If sensitivity is set to AUTO in manual exposure mode ( equivalent and will not vary with lighting conditions, ensuring that the exposure specified by the user will be achieved. Changes to sensitivity have no effect in AUTO or SCENE operating modes. 75 Focusing at a Preset Distance: Manual Focus In P, A, M, and CSM modes, manual focus can be used in place of autofocus for situations in which you know the distance to your subject. Focus distance can be selected from forty-eight preset distances, ranging from 0.04 m (0.13´) to infinity, by pressing the zoom buttons while holding down the button. 1 2 Press to increase the focus distance to maximum of infinity (Inf), to decrease INF 2.8 P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10] Focus distance is displayed in monitor, and in control panel while button is pressed. After zoom buttons are released, flashing and/or icons in control panel indicate that manual focus is in effect. The focus distances available depend on the focus-mode setting ( 58). Focus distances of 0.04– 0.4 m (0.13´–1.3´) are only available at settings of (macro close-up) and (macro close-up + selftimer). 76 The value displayed for manual focus-distance is the approximate distance from the front of the lens. The actual focus distance may differ slightly from the value shown; check focus in the monitor before shooting. Manual focus can be cancelled by pressing the button. To use the self-timer in combination with manual focus, select a focus mode of (autofocus + selftimer) or (macro close-up + self-timer) before choosing the focus distance. The flash can be used while manual focus is in effect. This makes it possible to combine the flash with a focus setting of infinity. The units used for manual focus can be chosen from meters or feet using the Distance Units sub159). menu in the setup-mode menu ( 77 The Shooting Menu In P, A, M, and CSM modes, many adjustments to camera settings are made from the shooting menu. There are two shooting menus, one for P, A, and M modes, the other for CSM mode. Save where noted on the following pages, the contents of these menus are identical. Menu settings for P, A, and M modes are, however, stored separately from the settings for CSM mode. If there is a particular combination of settings you use frequently, you can turn the mode dial to P, A, or M and set the camera to these settings. The camera will “remember” this combination of settings even after being turned off, and will automatically restore the settings the next time you select any of P, A, and M modes. You can create a second combination of settings for CSM mode and switch instantly from one combination of settings to the other simply by turning the mode dial from CSM to P, A, or M. To display the shooting menu: 1 Select P, A, or M (P•A•M shooting menu) or CSM (CSM shooting menu) 2 Press WHITE BALANCE A 1 2 A A MENU PAGE2 78 SELECT SET The shooting menu contains two pages of options: Shooting Menu, Page 1 WHITE BALANCE A BEST SHOT SELECTOR A 1 1 2 Off On 2 A A A A SELECT MENU PAGE2 SET WHITE BALANCE A A 1 Auto White hite Bal Preset set Fine Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy loudy Speedlight peedlight SELECT MENU O F F 2 A A A 1 Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area 2 White Balance Set white balance according to light source 81 SET METERING Metering Control how camera sets exposure SELECT Continuous Set camera to take photographs in sequence or make movies A 1 2 A A MENU OF F 85 SET CONTINUOUS Ultra HS SELECT Lens Choose settings for optional lens converters A 1 2 A A MENU OF F Slide Copy Adptr SELECT SET IMAGE ADJUSTMENT A A 1 88 SET Pg. For more information on: 12 Using the menus A A SELECT MENU OF F SET IMAGE SHARPENING A 1 A Auto 2 A A MENU OF F 92 SET LENS 2 A A MENU OF F SELECT MENU OF F BSS Compensate for blurring caused by camera shake High Normal Low Off SELECT SET 106 Image Adjustment Modify contrast and brightness of photos; take photos in black-andwhite 94 Image Sharpening Make outlines more distinct 96 79 IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY Shooting Menu, Page 2 IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY Image Quality Image Size Image Quality & Size Set image quality and size for all modes 137 SENSITIVITY Sensitivity Adjust sensitivity setting for current mode (mirrors setting made with button) 98 EXPOSURE OPTIONS QUAL. 1 AE Lock Auto Bracketing EXP. +/– 2 Exposure Options Modify auto-exposure from the value set by the camera C MENU OF F SELECT 98 SET FOCUS OPTIONS Focus Options Autofocus options QUAL. 1 AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Focus Confirmation 2 C MENU OF F 80 SELECT SET 103 FOLDERS QUAL. 1 2 Options N I KON C MENU OF F SELECT SET CF CARD FORMAT 2 C SELECT CLEAR SETTING 142 CF Card Format Format memory card for use in COOLPIX 880 QUAL. 1 MENU OF F Folders Choose folder for storing images or for playback; create, rename, and delete folders SET 154 Reset Shooting Options Reset menu settings for current mode to default values 109 Keeping Colors True:The White-Balance Menu What Is “White Balance”? The color of the light reflected by an object depends on the color of the light source. The human brain is able to detect and compensate for such changes in color, with the result that a white object will look white to humans whether viewed in sunlight, under overcast skies, or indoors under incandescent or fluorescent lighting. To a camera, however, the “whites” produced by these different sources of light vary in color, some being slightly blue and others yellow or red. A digital camera can adjust colors according to lighting so that colors that appear white to the human eye also appear white when viewed in the final photograph. This adjustment is called “white balance.” WHITE BALANCE A A Auto 1 White hite Bal Preset set Fine Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy loudy Speedlight SELECT MENU O F F 2 A A SET 81 Choosing a White-Balance Setting In P, A, M, or CSM modes, white balance can be chosen from the WHITE BALANCE sub-menu. The following options are available: Option Description A Auto White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best setting in most circumstances. White Bal Preset White or neutral gray object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions Fine Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight 82 White balance set for direct sunlight Use when taking photographs indoors under incandescent light Use when taking photographs indoors under fluorescent light Use when taking photographs under overcast skies White balance set to match light produced by flash Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than A (auto) and (preset), white balance can be “fine-tuned” by highlighting the desired setting and selecting an adjustment from a sub-menu. Adjustments can be made in the range of +3 to –3 or, in the case of (fluorescent), by selecting the type of bulb from the following sub-menu: Option Description FL1 W (default) FL2 N FL3 D WHITE BALANCE A Auto 1 Fine Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy loudy A Speedlight A SELECT MENU O F F 2 +1 White hite Bal Pres 0 –1 SET Raising white-balance gives images a blue, “cold” cast; lowering white balance makes photos appear “warmer”—that is, slightly yellow or red. After selecting the desired adjustment, press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect. 83 Preset White Balance When (preset) is selected, the camera will zoom in and the preset white-balance menu will appear in the monitor. WHITE BALANCE PRESET 1 2 MENU O F F SELECT SET Option Description Cancel Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance from memory and sets white balance to this value Measure Camera measures white balance, using object displayed in center of monitor as reference. To use this option, first place white or neutral gray object under lighting that will be used in final photograph, then aim camera at object and press multi selector to right (camera will zoom out, but no photograph will be taken). At settings other than A (auto), the current white-balance setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor. P 1/60 F2.8 84 NORMAL [ 10] Measuring Light:The Metering Menu The “metering method” is the method your camera uses to measure light when determining exposure. In P, A, M, and CSM modes, the METERING menu offers a choice of four metering methods: METERING A 1 Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area 2 A A MENU OF F Method Matrix Spot How It Works SELECT SET When to Use It Exposure calculated by comparing measurements from 256 areas of frame with Best choice in most circumstances library of typical compositions, producing best possible setting for entire frame Ensures that subject in metering target will Camera measures light in area in center be correctly exposed even when back1 of frame occupying roughly /32 of total, ground very light or very dark. Can be shown by square in center of monitor used in combination with AE hold ( 87). Continued overleaf 85 Method CenterWeighted How It Works When to Use It Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting Camera measures light in entire frame but conditions at center of frame determine assigns weight of 80% to area in center of exposure. Selected automatically when frame occupying roughly 1/4 of total digital zoom ( 52) is used. Can be used in combination with AE hold ( 87). Use to link spot metering to currently selected focus area when manual or auto Camera measures light in current focus focus-area selection is in effect. EquivaSpot AF Area area only lent to “Matrix” when focus-area selection ( 103) is off; equivalent to “Spot” when manual focus ( 76) is used. The metering method is shown by icons in the control panel and monitor. When Spot AF Area is chosen, a spot-metering icon ( ) appears in the control panel. P 1/60 F2.8 86 NORMAL [ 10] Auto-Exposure Hold Spot or center-weighted metering sets exposure for the subject in the center focus area (shown by the focus target in the viewfinder) when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If your subject is not in the center focus area, exposure will be set for an object in the background, with the result that your main subject may be over- or under-exposed. Using AE hold, you can meter your main subject and then adjust the composition before taking the photograph. 1 Set metering to (spot) or (center-weighted) the subject in the center of the frame and press the 2 Position 29) and exposhutter-release button halfway to lock focus ( sure. the shutter-release button held halfway, recompose your 3 Keeping photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. Spot AF Area metering can be used in combination with focus-area selection ( 66) to measure lighting in one of five focus areas, allowing you to meter an off-center subject without using autoexposure hold. 87 Making Movies and Taking Photographs in a Sequence:The Continuous Menu CONTINUOUS Using the CONTINUOUS menu, you can set the camera to take A 1 photographs one at a time, shoot multiple photographs in sequence, or even record short movies. 2 A A MENU OF F Option Single Continuous Multi-Shot 16 Ultra HS SELECT SET Description Camera records one photograph each time shutter-release button is fully pressed Camera records photographs at rate of about three photographs every two seconds while shutter-release button is held down. Not available at image-quality setting of HI ( 138). Camera takes sixteen consecutive “thumbnail” images and combines them into collage. This option is only available at image-size setting of FULL ( 140). Camera takes series of photographs 640 × 480 pixels in size. Image quality ( 138) is set to NORMAL, allowing photographs to be taken at approximately two frames VGA Sequence per second while shutter-release button is held down. 88 Option Ultra HS Movie Description Camera takes seventy photographs 320 × 240 pixels in size (QVGA) each time 138) is set to NORMAL, shutter-release button is pressed. Image quality ( allowing photos to be taken at approximately thirty frames per second. Each sequence of photographs is saved in separate folder automatically created by camera. Folder name is composed of “N_” followed by three-digit number assigned in ascending order by camera. Camera begins recording movie when shutter-release button is fully pressed. Movie ends after forty seconds, or when next shutter-release button is fully pressed. Movie is stored in QuickTime format (DOS file extension “.MOV”). Each frame has image quality of NORMAL and is 320 × 240 pixels in size (QVGA). At settings other than Single, the flash is set to “Off ” ( ( 55). ) and will not fire even when lighting is poor At settings other than Single and Movie, the focus, exposure, and white-balance settings used for the first image apply to all other images in the same series. Settings of Movie and Ultra HS only take effect when the monitor is on. If the monitor is turned off, the camera will revert to a setting of Single until the monitor is turned on. If the camera is connected 158), video output will be suspended while to a video device at a video-mode setting of PAL ( recording is in progress. Normal output will resume when recording ends. 89 The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage of photos during shooting, allowing you to take several photographs in succession without waiting for the images to be transferred to the memory card. The number of images that can be stored in the buffer depends on the quality and size of the images. When the buffer becomes full, an hourglass icon ( ) will be displayed in the monitor until enough data have been transferred to the card to allow more photographs to be taken. More photographs can be taken as soon as enough memory becomes available in the buffer. At settings of Continuous and VGA Sequence, you can continue to take photographs as long as the shutterrelease button is held down, although the rate at which photographs are taken will drop when the buffer fills up. While images are being transferred from the buffer to the memory card for permanent storage, the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Do not remove the memory card from the camera while the AF lamp is blinking. Doing so could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the card. Be sure that the camera is off before you remove the memory card. When battery power is low, ten is the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single sequence at settings of Continuous and VGA Sequence. 90 The CONTINUOUS setting is shown by icons in the control panel and monitor. P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10 ] Continuous Single Ultra HS (exposure-count display shows number of seventy-exposure sequences remaining) Multi-shot 16 VGA sequence Movie (exposure-count display shows number of seconds that can be recorded) 91 Getting Sharper Photographs:The BSS Menu BEST SHOT SELECTOR “Best-shot selection” (BSS) compensates for camera movement. It A 1 is most effective in situations in which inadvertent camera moveOff ment may affect the outcome of the photograph, for example when: On 2 A • the camera is zoomed in or you are using a teleconverter lens A attachment SELECT SET MENU OF F • you are using macro close-up • shutter speed is low BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the composition during shooting. The options in the BSS sub-menu are: Option 92 Description Off BSS off; one photo taken each time shutter-release button is fully pressed On Camera shoots photos as long as shutter-release button is held down (maximum 10). These images are then compared and sharpest photo (photo with highest level of detail) saved to memory card. When BSS is on, a BSS icon is displayed in the monitor. BSS P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10] When photographs are taken with BSS on, the focus, exposure, and white-balance settings used for the first photograph apply to all images in the same sequence. The flash is set to “Off ” ( ) when BSS is on ( 55). BSS is not available at: 88) • CONTINUOUS settings other than Single ( • an image-quality setting of HI ( 138) Selecting any of the above options automatically cancels BSS. BSS can not be selected while the above options are in effect. 93 Contrast, Brightness, and Image Type: The Image Adjustment Menu IMAGE ADJUSTMENT When you take a photograph, the camera automatically performs image A A 1 compensation for optimal brightness and contrast before recording the photograph to the memory card. The image-adjustment sub2 menu gives you control over this image compensation operation, A A allowing you to control not only brightness and contrast, but also to SELECT SET MENU OF F produce monochrome images. The following options are available: Option A Auto Normal More Contrast Less Contrast Lighten Image 94 Description Camera adjusts brightness and contrast for optimal results; adjustment performed differs from image to image (this setting is automatically selected in AUTO mode) Camera performs same standard brightness and contrast adjustment on all images (default setting). This setting is recommended for images that will later be retouched on a computer. Image processed to increase difference between light and dark areas Image processed to reduce difference between light and dark areas Increases brightness of mid-tones in image, without affecting detail in highlights or shadows. This setting can be used on images that will be output on computer monitor or printer if device tends to produce images that are too dark. Option Darken Image Description Decreases brightness of mid-tones in image, without affecting detail in highlights or shadows. This setting can be used on images that will be output on computer monitor or printer if device tends to produce images that are too bright. Image converted to black and white. Black-and-white images require same amount of memory as color images, but show higher level of detail. When this option is in effect, view through lens shown in monitor is in black and white. White-balance Black & White settings ( 81) and digital zoom ( 52) can not be used while this option is in effect. An image-adjustment icon appears in the monitor at settings other than Normal and Auto. P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10] Only one image adjustment setting can be used at a time. Selecting a new image-adjustment option cancels the previous setting. The effects of adjustments to brightness and contrast are not visible in the monitor. 95 Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu When you take a photograph, the camera automatically outlines edges, making the image appear sharper. The image-sharpening submenu gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed. The following options are available: IMAGE SHARPENING A 1 A Auto 2 A A MENU OF F Option A Auto High Normal Low Off SELECT SET Description Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; adjustment performed differs from image to image Image processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct Camera performs same standard sharpening on all images Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level No sharpening performed The effects of sharpening are not visible in the monitor. 96 High Normal Low Off A sharpening icon appears in the monitor at settings other than Normal. P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10] 97 Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu:The ISO Menu The ISO menu mirrors the sensitivity (ISO equivalency) value set button in combination with the zoom buttons ( 74). with the As with the button, sensitivity can be set to AUTO, 100, 200, or 400. Choosing a new sensitivity value from the ISO sub-menu changes the value selected with the and zoom buttons, while changing the sensitivity value with the button changes the value selected in the ISO sub-menu. SENSITIVITY Exposure Options The exposure options sub-menu provides control over exposure. EXPOSURE OPTIONS QUAL. 1 AE Lock Auto Bracketing EXP. +/– 2 C MENU OF F Exposure Mode (CSM) When the mode dial is set to CSM, you can choose the exposure mode from the Exposure Mode sub-menu. For more information on exposure mode, see “Choosing a Mode” ( 69). SELECT SET EXPOSURE MODE(CSM) QUAL. 1 Exposure Mode AE Lock Auto Bracketing EXP. +/– 2 P A M C MENU OF F 98 SELECT SET Taking Multiple Photographs with the Same Exposure: AE Lock When taking a series of photographs that you will later join into a single image (for example, when taking shots that will later be joined to form a panorama or a 360° virtual-reality image), you will need to use the same exposure, sensitivity, and white-balance settings for each of the images in the series. This is possible using the AE-lock menu. AE LOCK QUAL. 1 AE Lock Auto Bracketing EXP. +/– 2 Off On Reset C MENU OF F SELECT SET Option Description On First photograph taken after On is selected sets exposure for all subsequent photographs. If white balance is set to A (auto), white balance for first photograph applies to all other photographs in series. While AE lock is in effect, flash will be set to “Off” ( ). Off Restores normal exposure, sensitivity, and white balance Reset Clears existing exposure, sensitivity, and white-balance settings. First photograph taken after this option is selected sets exposure, sensitivity, and auto white balance for all subsequent photographs. While AE lock is in effect, AE-L (AE Lock) and WB-L (White-Balance Lock) icons appear in the monitor. If Reset is chosen or white balance, focus mode, shutter speed, or aperture adjusted, these icons will turn yellow to indicate that exposure will be reset with the next shot. WB-L AE-L P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10] 99 Varying Exposure over a Series of Photographs: Auto-Exposure Bracketing When using exposure compensation ( 64), you may be unsure of the appropriate exposure-compensation value for your subject, and yet not have time to check the results and change the compensation value after each shot. Auto-exposure bracketing allows you to vary exposure by 1/3 EV over a series of five photographs without the need to adjust exposure compensation manually. Option AUTO BRACKETING QUAL. 1 AE Lock Auto Bracketing EXP. +/– 2 C MENU OF F SELECT SET Description Off Restores normal auto exposure On Camera varies shutter speed to modify exposure in order +2/3 EV, +1/3 EV, ±0 EV, –1/3 EV, –2/3 EV with each photograph taken after On is selected. Values are added to normal exposure-compensation value. While bracketing is in effect, the exposure modification appears with a BKT icon in the monitor, and the icon in the control panel flashes. +0.7 0.7 2.8 P 1/60 F2.8 100 Off On NORMAL [ 10 ] At settings of Continuous and VGA Sequence ( photographs has been taken. 88), shooting pauses after each series of five 56), the flash setting for the first photograph in each sequence of When the flash is set to “Auto” ( five photographs applies to the remaining four. If the flash is used for the first photograph, it will be used for the next four; if it is not used for the first photograph, it will not be used for the next four. 74), the sensitivity value used for the first photograph in each series of If sensitivity is set to AUTO ( five photographs applies to the remaining four. Auto-exposure bracketing starts over from +2/3 EV when changes are made to any of the following: • the flash setting ( 55) • sensitivity ( 74) 64) • exposure compensation ( Auto-exposure bracketing can not be used in combination with: 88) • CONTINUOUS settings of Multi-Shot 16, Ultra HS, or Movie ( • best-shot selection ( 92) • the AE Lock option in the EXPOSURE OPTIONS sub-menu ( 99) Choosing any of the above options cancels auto-exposure bracketing. Auto-exposure bracketing can also be cancelled by: • selecting Off from the Auto Bracketing sub-menu • turning the camera off 101 Modifying Exposure Compensation from a Menu: Exp. +/– The Exp. +/– item in the EXPOSURE OPTIONS menu mirrors the exposure-compensation value set with the button and multi 64). As with the button, exposure compensation selector ( can be set to values between +2.0 EV and –2.0 EV in increments of 1 /3 EV. Choosing a new exposure compensation value from the button, Exp. +/– sub-menu changes the value selected with the while changing exposure compensation with the button changes the value selected in the Exp. +/– sub-menu. 102 EXP. +/– QUAL. 1 AE Lock Auto Bracketing EXP. +/– 2 C MENU OF F SELECT SET Focus Options The focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settings. FOCUS OPTIONS QUAL. 1 AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Focus Confirmation 2 C MENU OF F Focus-Area Selection: AF Area Mode This setting determines how the camera will choose the focus area in P•A•M or CSM modes. The following options take effect while the monitor is on (when the monitor is off, AF-area mode is automatically set to Off): SELECT SET AF AREA MODE QUAL. 1 AF Area Mode Auto Auto-Focus Mode Manual Focus Confirmatio Off 2 C MENU OF F SELECT SET Option Description Auto Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Active focus area displayed in red when shutter-release button pressed halfway. This setting is useful when you have little time to compose photographs. Manual User selects focus area manually ( 66). This option can be used in place of focus lock when subject is not at center of final composition. Off Center focus area (shown by focus target in viewfinder) is used. No focus areas appear in monitor. This option can be used in combination with focus lock to focus on off-center subject ( 29). 103 Autofocus Mode In P•A•M and CSM modes, you can choose the autofocus mode used when the monitor is on (when the monitor is off, single autofocus is used, regardless of the setting in the autofocus mode sub-menu). See “Beyond Point and Shoot: Focusing Near and Far” for more information on autofocus ( 58). AUTO-FOCUS MODE QUAL. 1 2 C AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Focus CoContinuous AF Single AF MENU OF F SELECT SET Option Description Continuous AF Camera adjusts focus continuously; focus is locked when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and remains locked as long as shutter-release button is held in this position ( 29) Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway; focus is locked as long as shutter-release button is held in this position. Choose this option to save batteries. 104 Focus Confirmation Use focus confirmation when you want to know exactly what areas of the frame will be in focus before you take the final photograph. Focus confirmation affects only the view through the lens shown in the monitor; no indicators of focus appear in the final photograph. FOCUS CONFIRMATION QUAL. 1 2 C AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode MF Focus Confirmation On Off MENU OF F Option SELECT SET Description MF Objects that are in focus will be sharply outlined in monitor when manual focus is (Manual Focus) used ( 76) ON Objects that are in focus will be sharply outlined in monitor in all focus modes OFF No indication of focus is given 105 Settings for Optional Lens Converters When the UR-E2 step down ring lens adapter (available separately) is attached to the camera lens, optional lens converters for wideangle, telephoto, and fisheye photography can be used with the COOLPIX 880. An adapter for taking photographs of film positives is also available. Each of these converters is adapted to a particular combination of settings, including focus mode, zoom position, and metering method. Using the lens sub-menu, you can select combinations of settings suited to particular lens converters. 2 A A MENU OF F Slide Copy Adptr SELECT SET Option Description Normal No modifications are made to settings. Use this option when no lens converter is attached. Wide Adapter (for WC-E24 and WC-E63 wideangle converters) Telefoto1 (for TC-E2 2× telephoto converter) 106 LENS A 1 • Camera zooms out to widest angle ( • Flash disabled ( 55) 52) • Camera zooms in to maximum optical-zoom position ( 52) • Optical zoom ( 52) adjustable between maximum position (24 mm) and third step in monitor zoom display (14 mm) • Flash disabled ( 55) Option Telefoto2 (for TC-E3ED 3× telephoto converter) Fisheye1 (for FC-E8 fisheye converter) Fisheye2 (for FC-E8 fisheye converter) Slide Copy Adptr (for ES-E28 slide-copying adapter) Description • Zoom fixed at maximum optical zoom position ( • Flash disabled ( 55) • • • • • 52) Zoom fixed at maximum optical zoom position ( 52) 58) Focus fixed at infinity ( Metering method fixed at center-weighted ( 85) Flash disabled ( 55) Four corners of frame blacked out to create circular frame • Zoom fixed at maximum optical zoom position ( • Flash disabled ( 55) • Image fills entire frame 52) • Optical zoom ( 52) adjustable between maximum position (24 mm) and third step in monitor zoom display (14 mm) • Focus mode fixed at macro close-up ( 58) • Flash disabled ( 55) For details of use and handling, refer to the documentation provided with your lens converter. 107 A lens converter icon appears in the monitor at settings other than Normal. P 1/60 F2.8 108 NORMAL [ 10] Restoring Default Shooting Settings: The Reset Menus In P, A, M and CSM modes, a reset option is available to restore settings in the P•A•M and CSM SHOOTING menus to their default values. Only settings in the selected menu are affected; the reset option in the P•A•M menu clears shooting settings for P, A, and M modes but has no effect on CSM settings, while the reset option in the CSM menu clears settings in the CSM SHOOTING menu without changing settings in the P•A•M menu. CLEAR SETTING QUAL. 1 Do you want to clear P • A • M settings? 2 No Reset C MENU OF F SELECT SET To reset shooting options in either the P•A•M or CSM menus, select C (clear settings) from the menu for the appropriate mode. Both menus contain the following options: Option No Reset Description Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Restore settings to default values 109 Choosing Reset in the P•A•M or CSM menus restores the following options to their default values: Setting Default Setting Default White Balance Auto P Metering Matrix Exposure Mode (CSM only) Continuous Single AE Lock Off BSS Off Auto Bracketing Off Lens Normal Exp. +/– ±0 Image Adjustment Normal AF Area Mode Auto Image Sharpening Auto Autofocus Mode Continuous AF Sensitivity Auto Focus Confirm MF Settings common to all modes (image quality and size and the folder selected for recording or playback) are not affected. To reset settings for all modes to their default values, select Reset All from the 160). All the settings listed above for both P•A•M and CSM will be reset, as SETUP-mode menu ( will folder settings, image quality, image size, and other settings in the SET-UP mode menu. 110 Playing Images Back Playback Mode This chapter details the operations that can be performed when the mode dial is set to . These include: • playback of photographs stored on the memory card, either singly or in “contact sheets” of nine or four thumbnail images • display of detailed photo information • zooming in on images to view fine details • deleting individual photographs The above operations can be performed using the buttons on the back of the camera. In addition, the following operations can be performed from the playback menu: • deleting multiple photographs • “slide shows,” or automated sequential display of the photographs in memory • protecting photographs from deletion • hiding photographs • creating electronic print orders in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 111 Basic Playback When the mode dial is turned to , the camera enters playback mode with the most recent photograph displayed in the monitor. This section covers the operations that can be performed in playback mode using the buttons on the rear of the camera. 2000.04.25 14:20 NORMAL 100NIKON 0005.JPG [ 5/9] Only photographs in the current folder are displayed. If there are no photographs in the current folder, the message “CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGE DATA” will be displayed in the monitor. To select another folder for playback, or to view photographs in all folders, use the Folders item in the playback menu. In single-image playback, photographs are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory. This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the photographs in memory without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution. 112 Pg. For more information on: 126 Selecting a folder for playback Single-Image Playback Selecting a Photograph Use the multi selector to page through the photographs in memory one at a time. Operation Function View photograph recorded before current photograph Press up or left View photograph recorded after current photograph Press down or right To scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing intervening photos, press and hold the multi selector in one of the four directions. The photograph displayed will not change, but the frame number at the bottom right corner of the monitor will increase or decrease rapidly. Release the selector when the desired frame number is reached. The first and last photographs in memory are linked. Pressing the multi selector up or to the left while the first photo in memory is displayed takes you to the last photo. Pressing the multi selector down or to the right while the last photo is displayed takes you to the first photo. 113 Viewing Photo Information ( ) Photo information is superimposed on photographs displayed in single-image playback. There is a total of five pages of information for each photo. Press the ( ) button to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 ⇒ Page 2 ⇒ Page 3 ⇒ Page 4 ⇒ Page 5 ⇒ Page 1. Page 2 Page 1 1 2000.04.25 2 14:20 3 VGA 4 NORMAL NORMAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100NIKON 5 100NIKON 0005.JPG 6 [ 7 8 5/5] 9 Date of recording Time of recording Image size Image quality Folder File number and type Print-order icon Protect icon Frame number/total number of frames visible in current folder 114 CAMERA FIRM VER METERING MODE SHUTTER APERTURE EXP +/– FOCAL LENGTH FOCUS • • • • • • • • • Page 3 : E990 : E990 V1.0 : MATRIX :P : 1/60 : F2.7 : 0.0 : 8.2mm : AF Camera type Firmware version Metering method Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture Exposure compensation Focal length Focus mode or manual focus distance SPEED LIGHT IMG ADJUST SENSITIVITY WHITEBAL SHARPNESS DIGITAL TELE CONVERTER FILE SIZE • • • • • • • • : OFF : AUTO : 100 : AUTO : AUTO : X1.0 : OFF : 673KB Flash status Image adjustment Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) White balance Sharpening Digital zoom Lens-converter status File size (kilobytes) Page 4 (histogram) 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image highlights, or brightest areas of image) 2 Histogram (shows distribution of tones in image: horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, with dark tones to left and bright tones to right, while vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image) 3 4 5 6 7 8 File number and type Metering method Shutter speed Aperture Exposure compensation Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) Page 5 (focus confirmation) 1 0005.JPG 2 8.2mm 3 1/60 4 F2.7 5 AF 6 1 2 3 4 5 File number and type Focal length Aperture Shutter speed Focus mode or manual focusdistance 6 Focus confirmation (portions of image in focus sharply outlined; active focus area shown in red) 115 Zoom ( ) Use the ( ) button to zoom in on photographs displayed in single-image playback. × 2.0 SCROLL SCR OLL Operation ( ) Press Press Press up, left, down, or right ZOOM Function Zoom photograph in. Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to maximum of 4.0×. While image is zoomed in, indicator and zoom factor are displayed in monitor. Cancel zoom Scroll to another area of image To use the multi selector to view other photographs in memory, first cancel zoom by pressing the button. 116 Movie Playback ( ) In single-image playback, movie files are indicated by a icon in the lower left corner of the display. Movie playback is controlled by ( ) button. the 2000.04.20 11:42 QUICK Operation ( Press 100NIKON 0002.JPG START [ 2/5] Function ) Press up or left Press down, or right Start movie. While movie is in progress, press to pause movie; press again to resume movie playback. While movie is in progress: end playback and display previous photo While movie is paused: go back one frame While movie is in progress: end playback and display next photo While movie is paused: go forward one frame 117 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ( ) The thumbnail menu can be used to select photographs or movies for viewing. Operation ( ) Press Press up, left, down, or right ( ) Press 118 Function Press once to display nine thumbnail images, or twice to display four thumbnail images. Press again to view highlighted thumbnail at full size. Highlight thumbnail (press up/left when first thumbnail highlighted to view last page of thumbnails, down/right when last thumbnail highlighted to view first page of thumbnails) Select highlighted thumbnail for deletion Deleting Individual Photographs ( ) To delete the photograph or movie currently on display in single-image playback, or to delete the currently selected thumbnail, press the ( ) button. Full-screen review 2000.04.25 14:20 NORMAL Thumbnail review 100NIKON 0005.JPG [ 5/9] Press ( button ) DELETE 1 ERASE IMAGES YES OR NO No Yes SELECT SET Delete dialog is displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select. • Select Yes to delete photograph • Select No to save photograph and return to shooting mode 119 The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for deleting images, folders, and print-order files, for protecting images from deletion or hiding images during playback, and for playing photographs back one after the other in automatic “slide shows.” You can also create digital “print orders” for printing photographs on a device compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), and set the length of time before the monitor turns off automatically in playback mode. To display the playback menu: 1 Select 2 Press PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders Slide Show Protect Hide Image Print Set 30S Auto Off SELECT MENU OF F 1 120 Pg. For more information on: 12 Using the menus SET The playback menu contains the following options: Playback Menu PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders Slide Show Protect Hide Image Print Set 30S Auto Off SELECT MENU OF F PROTECT Protect Protect images from deletion 1 SET DELETE Delete Delete all or selected photos; delete folders and print orders 1 SELECT MENU OF F SET FOLDER 1 Options All Folders NOV SHOW SELECT MENU OF F SET SLIDE SHOW Pause MENU OF F SELECT 122 SET SET 126 127 SET Hide Image Hide images during playback DONE 131 Print Set Create digital print-order files DONE PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders As REC mode Slide Show Protect 3 0 S 1M Hide Image Print Set 5 M 30S Auto Off 3 0 M SELECT SET MENU OF F 1 130 DONE PRINT Folders Select folder from which photos will be played back; create, rename, and delete folders Slide Show Automated playback of photos in current folder Start Frame Intvl 1 SET HIDE IMAGE 132 Auto Off Set time limit before monitor turns off automatically in playback mode 151 121 Deleting Photographs:The Delete Menu Using the Delete option in the playback menu, you can: • delete selected photographs • delete all photographs • delete folders • delete print-order files created with the Print Set option Note that, once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Be sure to back up any photographs you want to keep. DELETE 1 MENU OF F SELECT SET Deleting Selected Photographs To delete selected photographs, choose Selected Images from the Delete sub-menu. 1 Highlight Selected Images 2 Press to right to display menu of thumbnail images ERASE SELECTED IMAGE DELETE 3 Press to left or right to highlight desired thumbnail ERASE SELECTED IMAGE 1 MENU OF F 122 SELECT SET Pg. For more information on: 132 Deleting print-order files SET DONE SET DONE 4 Press up or down to select image for deletion (selected images marked by icon). Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select more images for deletion. To deselect thumbnail, highlight and press multi selector up or down. ERASE SELECTED IMAGE SET 5 DONE Press DELETE 1 ERASE IMAGES YES OR NO Confirmation dialog displayed: • Select Yes to delete all selected images • Select No to return to playback menu without deleting images No Yes SELECT SET Photos hidden with the Hide Image option are not displayed in the thumbnail menu and can not be deleted. Thumbnails marked with a icon are protected and can not be selected for deletion. 123 Deleting All Photographs To delete all photographs on the memory card: 1 Highlight All Images 2 Press to right ERASE ALL IMAGES DELETE 1 Erasing all images ( Excluded) No Yes MENU OF F SELECT MENU OF F SET SELECT SET Confirmation dialog displayed: • Select Yes to delete all images on memory card (images that are hidden or protected will not be deleted) • Select No to return to playback menu without deleting images Deleting Folders To delete a folder and all images it contains: 1 Highlight Folder 2 Press to right to display list of folders MENU OF F 1 SELECT Highlight folder name ERASE FOLDER DELETE 1 124 3 SET MENU OF F ERASE FOLDER 1 NOV SHOW SELECT SET MENU OF F NOV SHOW SELECT SET 4 Press to right Confirmation dialog displayed: • Select Yes to delete selected folder • Select No to return to playback menu without deleting folder DELETE NOV Deleting folder ? No Yes MENU OF F SELECT SET Folder NIKON can not be selected for deletion. If the selected folder contains hidden or protected images, the folder will not be deleted. Any images it contains that are neither hidden nor protected will, however, be deleted. Each series of seventy photographs taken at a setting of Ultra HS is stored in a separate folder with a name consisting of “N_” followed by a three-digit number assigned by the camera. The Delete Folder item can be used to delete the entire series at once. 125 Selecting a Folder for Playback:The Folders Menu The Folders item in the playback menu can be used to select images in all folders for playback, or images in a selected folder. FOLDER 1 Options All Folders NOV SHOW MENU OF F 1 Highlight desired folder. To view images in all folders, select All Folders. NOV Most recent photograph 0005.JPG in selected folder is displayed Options All Folders NOV SHOW MENU OF F SELECT SET SET Press to right 2000.04.25 14:20 FOLDER 1 2 SELECT NORMAL [ 5/5] Each series of seventy photographs taken at a setting of Ultra HS is stored in a separate folder with a name consisting of “N_” followed by a three-digit number assigned by the camera. To view photographs taken at this setting, select the appropriate folder from the Folders menu. 126 Pg. For more information on: 142 Folder options Automated Playback:The Slide-Show Menu The slide-show option in the playback menu allows unattended sequential playback. All images in the current folder that have not been hidden using Hide Image will be played back one after the other, with a pause between each image. SLIDE SHOW Start Frame Intvl 1 Pause MENU OF F SELECT SET Starting a Slide Show 1 Highlight Start Start Frame Intvl Pause MENU OF F SELECT Press to right Photographs displayed one-by-one in order recorded, starting from oldest photo. Photos hidden using Hide Image option will not be displayed. SLIDE SHOW 1 2 SET Any movies in the slide show will be played back as still images showing the movie’s first frame. 127 The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: Operation Press Press Function Pause slide show End slide show and return to single-image playback Restarting a Slide Show Once the slide show comes to an end, or while the slide show is paused, the dialog shown at right will be displayed. Select Restart to restart, or Frame Intvl to change the length of time each image is displayed. Press the MENU button to end the slide show and return to single-image playback. PAUSE 1 Restart Frame Intvl SELECT MENU OF F SET If no operations are performed during the slide show, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes. 128 Changing the Display Interval When Frame Intvl is selected, either from the slide-show submenu or the pause screen, a menu of interval settings appears. To change the length of time each image is displayed, highlight the desired setting and press the multi selector to the right. FRAME INTVL 1 5 MENU OF F s SELECT SET Owing to differences in the file size of the images in the slide show and the speed at which they can be read from the memory card, the actual interval may differ from the value shown in the interval menu. 129 Safeguarding Valuable Images:The Protect Menu The Protect option in the playback menu is used to protect images from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted in single-image playback or from the Delete sub-menu. Note that even protected files will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. 1 Press to left or right to highlight desired thumbnail Press up or down to select image for protection DONE SET 3 DONE Press to complete operation DONE Selected images are marked by icon. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select more images. To deselect, highlight and press multi selector up or down. 130 SET PROTECT PROTECT SET 2 PROTECT To exit without changing protect status of images, press MENU button Hiding Images During Playback:The Hide-Image Menu When creating a slide show or showing photographs to an audience, you may want to use the Hide Image option to hide some of the photographs in the current folder. Hidden images are only visible in the Hide Image menu. They can not be deleted in singleimage playback or from the Delete sub-menu. 1 Press to left or right to highlight desired thumbnail HIDE IMAGE SET 2 Press up or down to select image to be hidden HIDE IMAGE SET 3 DONE Press to complete operation HIDE IMAGE DONE SET DONE Selected images are marked by icon. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select more images. To deselect, highlight and press multi selector up or down. To exit without changing hidden status of images, press MENU button 131 Preparing Photographs for Printing: The Print-Set Menu The Print Set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” that specify the photographs to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included with each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). The card can then be removed from the camera and inserted in a DPOF-compatible device—whether your personal photo printer or a photofinisher’s print system—and the selected images printed directly from the card. 1 Press to left or right to highlight desired thumbnail SET DONE Press up to select image for printing. Selected images are marked by icon. PRINT PRINT SET 2 PRINT DONE SET DONE To delete print-order files when they are no longer needed, select Print Set from the Delete submenu. 132 3 Use multi selector to change number of prints. Press up to increase (maximum of 9), down to decrease. To deselect, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 1–3 to select more images. PRINT SET 4 DONE Press PRINT SET Info MENU OF F SELECT SET Menu of print options displayed • To print shutter speed and aperture on all selected photographs, highlight Info and press multi selector to right to check item • To print date of recording on all selected photographs, highlight Date and press multi selector to right to check item • To deselect checked options, highlight and press multi selector to right • To complete print order and return to playback, highlight Done and press multi selector to right. To exit without altering print order, press MENU button. Only one print-order file can be stored on a single memory card. 133 Camera Setup The Setup Menu This chapter details the options available in the SETUP-mode menu, where you make changes to basic camera settings, and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards. The SET-UP menu can also be used to set image quality and size and choose a folder for storing images and for playback. Some of the options in the setup menu can also be accessed from the P•A•M, CSM, and playback menus. The SET-UP menu is displayed automatically when the mode dial is turned to SETUP. SET-UP1 Image Quality 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT MENU PAGE2 134 Pg. For more information on: 12 Using the menus SET The setup menu contains two pages of options: Setup Menu, Page 1 SET-UP1 Image Quality MONITOR OPTIONS Image Quality 1 Image Size 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT MENU PAGE2 Folders Monitor Options Display Mode 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers Brightness CF Card FormatHue SET IMAGE QUALITY Image Quality HI 1 Image Size FINE NORMAL Folders BASIC Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET IMAGE SIZE Image Quality 1 Image Size FULL Folders XGA Monitor Options VGA 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET FOLDERS Image Quality 1 Image Size Options Folders Monitor Options N I K O N 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET SELECT Image Quality Choose image-quality setting for all modes 138 Image Size Choose image size for all modes 140 Folders Select folder for storing images or for playback; create, rename, and delete folders 142 SET AUTO OFF Image Quality 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT 30S 1M 5M 30M SET SEQ. NUMBERS SELECT On Off Reset SET CF CARD FORMAT 1 2 WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format SELECT 149 Auto Off Set time limit before monitor turns off automatically in shooting mode 151 Seq. Numbers Control automatic file naming Image Quality 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format Monitor Options Turn review and preview on or off; adjust monitor brightness and hue SET 153 CF Card Format Format memory cards for use in COOLPIX 880 154 135 Setup Menu, Page 2 SET-UP2 Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT MENU PAGE1 SET CONTROLS 1 Controls Specify what settings are restored when camera turned on save save save Digital Zoom Done 2 BK SELECT PIC DATA/CONFIRM Pic Data/Confirm Save photo information in text format; control visual shutter-release confirmation Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Shot Confirm Date Video Modeinfo.txt 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT Y M 156 SET DATE 1 155 SET D Date Set date and time Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT 136 NTSC PAL SET SET DISTANCE UNITS Date Video Mode 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT 158 Video Mode Choose standard used for video output from NTSC and PAL 158 Date Video Mode 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT MENU PAGE1 Language Choose language for menus and messages 159 Distance Units Choose units used for manual focus from meters and feet Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm m ft SET 159 Reset All Reset menu settings for all modes to default values Controls 00: 00 SET SELECT D E F J 1 Pic data/Confirm 2000 . 00 . 00 SELECT Date Video Mode 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SET-UP2 2 VIDEO MODE LANGUAGE Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm SET 160 Controlling the (File) Size of Photographs: Image Quality and Size Image quality and size together determine the file size of photographs taken with the camera. This in turn determines how many photographs can be stored on a single memory card. The number of images that can be stored on 8 MB, 16 MB, 64 MB, and 96 MB cards at different combinations of image quality and size is illustrated in the following table: Size FULL XGA VGA Quality 8MB HI 0 1 6 10 — — — — — — — — FINE 5 10 40 61 19 40 159 239 48 100 392 588 NORMAL 10 20 81 121 38 79 311 446 91 187 734 1101 BASIC 19 40 159 239 73 151 590 885 161 333 1302 1952 16MB 64MB 96MB 8MB 16MB 64MB 96MB 8MB 16MB 64MB 96MB 137 The Image-Quality Menu To reduce memory requirements, images are compressed using JPEG compression. JPEG compression analyzes images in blocks of 8 × 8 pixels and selectively reduces detail within each block. At higher compression ratios the block pattern becomes more visible and there may be noticeable loss of detail. The actual effect depends on the size of the image when reproduced on a monitor or printer and on the type of subject. IMAGE QUALITY Image Quality HI FINE NORMAL Folders BASIC Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format 1 Image Size SELECT SET You can control the amount of compression using the image-quality sub-menu. Image-quality settings can be accessed from the SETUP-mode menu and the Image Size & Quality sub-menu in the P•A•M and CSM SHOOTING menus ( 78). Changes to image quality in any of these menus apply to all modes. Note, however, that an image-quality setting of HI becomes FINE in AUTO and SCENE modes, reverting to HI when the mode dial is turned to P, A, M, or CSM. 138 The following image-quality settings are available: Option File Format Description HI TIFF No compression, maximum quality FINE JPEG File size reduced to roughly 1/4 of original NORMAL JPEG File size reduced to roughly 1/8 of original BASIC JPEG File size reduced to roughly 1/16 of original While a setting of NORMAL represents the best trade-off between file size and image quality in most cases, a setting of BASIC can be used to save memory or create smaller files suitable for electronic distribution. Settings of HI or FINE are suitable for photographs that will be enlarged or printed at high resolution. The current image-quality setting is displayed in the control panel and monitor. P 1/60 F2.8 NORMAL [ 10] 139 The Image Size Menu The image-size menu controls the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Image size can be adjusted from the SETUPmode menu and the Image Size & Quality sub-menu in the P•A•M and CSM SHOOTING menus ( 78). Changes to image size in any of these menus apply to all modes. IMAGE SIZE Image Quality 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT The following image sizes are available: 140 Option Size (Pixels) Notes FULL 2048 × 1536 XGA 1024 × 768 Not available at image quality of HI VGA 640 × 480 Not available at image quality of HI Pg. For more information on: 50 Choosing an image size for printing — FULL XGA VGA SET At settings of XGA and VGA, the current image size is displayed in the monitor and the image-quality indicator in the control panel flashes. 2.8 P 1/60 F2.8 VGA NORMAL [ 93 ] 141 Organizing Your Photographs:The Folders Menu By default, photographs are stored on the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. To make it easier to locate photographs during playback, you can create additional folders and organize photographs by theme. The Folders sub-menu is used to create, rename, and delete folders, and to select the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored or from which photographs are played back. 142 FOLDERS Image Quality 1 Image Size Options Folders Monitor Options N I K O N 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET The camera file system conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF). Under this system, folder names consist of a three-digit folder number followed by the folder name (e.g., “100NIKON”). Each folder can hold a maximum of 200 images (it may hold less, depending on the size of the memory card and other factors). Should a folder fill up, another folder will automatically be created with the same name but a different folder number (e.g., “101NIKON”). For most purposes, the folder number can be ignored—when viewed from the camera, folders with the same name but different folder numbers are the same folder. For example, the camera shows the folders “100NIKON” and “101NIKON” as the single folder “NIKON” with no folder number. When the memory card is viewed on a computer, however, folders with the same name but different folder numbers will be treated as separate folders (see the Nikon View Reference Manual for details). If you have trouble locating a photo on a computer, you can play it back on the camera, where the folder number and name are shown in the photo-information display. 143 Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Folders:The Folder Options Menu The folder options menu can be used to create, rename, or delete 1 folders. OPTIONS New Rename 2 Delete SELECT SET Creating New Folders 1 Highlight New 2 Press to right OPTIONS 1 Rename NEW L M N 2 I K O N N I K O N 2 O P SET G H 1 2 Delete 144 Press to left or right to highlight letter NEW 1 New SELECT 3 J K SELECT SET SELECT SET 4 Press up or down to edit selected letter 5 NEW Y Z 1 N NEW H I 1 N J K O N 2 K L SELECT SET Folder name can include uppercase letters (“A”– “Z”), numbers, and spaces. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create new five-letter folder name. O V 2 0 1 SELECT SET Highlight last letter and press multi selector to right to create new folder. Press MENU button to exit without creating folder. Until a different folder is selected from the Folders menu, all subsequent photographs will be stored in the new folder. 145 Renaming Existing Folders 1 Highlight Rename 2 Press to right to display list of folders RENAME OPTIONS 1 1 New NOV SHOW Rename 2 2 Delete SELECT 3 SELECT SET Highlight folder name 4 Press to right RENAME 1 SET Edit name as described in steps 3–5 of “Creating New Folders” on preceding pages RENAME 1 NOV SHOW Q R S 2 H O W 2 T U SELECT 146 SET SELECT SET Deleting Folders 1 Highlight Delete 2 Press to right to display list of folders ERASE FOLDER OPTIONS 1 1 New NOV SHOW Rename 2 2 Delete SELECT 3 SET Highlight folder name (folder NIKON not available for deletion) 1 MENU OF F 4 SET Press to right ERASE FOLDER DELETE NOV SHOW NOV Deleting folder ? 2 MENU OF F SELECT • Select Yes to delete selected folder • Select No to return to playback menu without deleting folder No Yes SELECT SET MENU OF F SELECT SET If the selected folder contains hidden or protected images, the folder will not be deleted. Any images it contains that are neither hidden nor protected will, however, be deleted. 147 Choosing a Folder Once additional folders have been created, you can select the folder that will be used for playback or to store photographs in all modes. The folder can be chosen using the Folders item in the playback menu or from the Folders sub-menu in SETUP, P, A, M, and CSM modes. Until a new folder is selected, all subsequent images will be stored in this folder, which will also be used for playback. 1 Highlight folder name 2 Press to right Folder name shown in monitor (no folder name displayed when NIKON is selected) FOLDERS Image Quality 1 Image Size Options Folders Monitor Options NIKON NOV Seq. Numbers CF Card Format 2 Auto Off SELECT SET F2.8 Each series of seventy photographs taken at a setting of Ultra HS is stored in a separate folder with a name consisting of “N_” followed by a three-digit number assigned by the camera. The Folders menu can be used to select the folder for playback or to delete the entire folder and all images it contains. Note, however, that such folders can not be used to store photographs taken after the folder was created. 148 Monitor Options The Monitor Options sub-menu is used to specify when the monitor will turn on automatically and to set monitor brightness and hue (tone). MONITOR OPTIONS Image Quality 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options Display Mode Seq. Numbers Brightness CF Card FormatHue 2 Auto Off SELECT Controlling the Monitor:The Display Mode Menu This option is used to specify the conditions under which the monitor will turn on automatically, and to specify whether or not photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting. SET DISPLAY MODE 1 2 Monitor On Review Only Preview Only Monitor Off SELECT SET Option Description Monitor On Monitor turns on at start-up; photographs are displayed in monitor after shooting Review Only Monitor turns on only to display photographs immediately after shooting. Choose this option to save batteries. Preview Only Monitor turns on at start-up, but photographs are not displayed in monitor after shooting Monitor Off Monitor remains off at all times. This option is the most effective for saving batteries. 149 Adjusting Monitor Brightness:The Brightness Menu This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow at the right side of the display up or down. Once you have adjusted brightness to your satisfaction, press the multi selector to the right to put the change into effect. Adjusting Monitor Tone:The Hue Menu This option controls the hue (tone) of the monitor. Press the multi selector up or down to alter the hue by moving the arrow at the right side of the display up or down. Once you have adjusted hue to your satisfaction, press the multi selector to the right to put the change into effect. BRIGHTNESS 1 2 SELECT SET HUE 1 2 SELECT SET Increasing monitor brightness also increases the brightness of images output on a television set when the camera is connected to a television or VCR. Under normal viewing conditions, this may make the image on the television slightly too bright. 150 The Auto Off Menu When operated on battery power, the camera enters sleep mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds (three minutes when menus are displayed). The time limit for sleep mode can be chosen from the Auto Off menu. Changes to the time limit for recording modes (AUTO, SCENE, P, A, M, and CSM modes) are made from the setup-mode menu. The time limit for playback is independent of the time limit for recording mode, and is set by choosing Auto Off from the playback menu. To set the time limit for playback to the value used in recording mode, select As REC mode from the playback Auto Off menu. AUTO OFF Image Quality 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format 30S 1M 5M 30M SELECT SET Setup mode PLAY BACK MENU Delete Folders As REC mode Slide Show Protect 3 0 S 1M Hide Image Print Set 5 M 30S Auto Off 3 0 M SELECT SET MENU OF F 1 Playback mode When powered by a six-volt lithium battery (2CR5/DL245), the camera may become hot if left on for an extended period. We recommend that you set Auto Off to five minutes or less when using a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery. 151 In sleep mode, all camera functions are deactivated and the camera itself is effectively off, consuming almost no power. The camera can be reactivated by pressing the MONITOR or MENU button or by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. While the camera is being powered by the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately), the camera will remain on for thirty minutes if no operations are performed, regardless of the setting in the Auto Off menu. If the camera is connected to a television set, video output will continue indefinitely after the monitor has turned off. 152 File Numbering:The Seq. Numbers Menu The photographs and movies your camera creates are stored as image files. Each file is assigned a name consisting of “DSCN” followed by a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera. Although all photographs in any given folder will have different names, photographs in different folders may share the same name, causing confusion when the files are copied to a computer. This can be prevented using the options in the Seq. Numbers menu. SEQ. NUMBERS Image Quality 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT On Off Reset SET Option Description On When new folder is created, numbering continues from last number used. All files will have unique names. Off When new folder is created, numbering begins from 0001. Files in different folders may have the same name. Reset Resets sequential numbering to lowest number available on card 153 Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format To format memory cards for use in the COOLPIX 880, select CF Card Format from the setup-mode menu or the SHOOTING menu for P•A•M and CSM modes. To format a memory card: CF CARD FORMAT 1 2 WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format SELECT 1 Highlight CF Card Format 2 Press SET-UP1 CF CARD FORMAT Image Quality 1 Image Size Folders Monitor Options 2 Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT MENU PAGE2 3 154 1 2 SET SET WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format SELECT Confirmation dialog displayed • Select Format to format card (see Step 3) • Select No to return to previous menu without formatting card SET Formatting begins as soon as multi selector is pressed to right to select Format in CF Card Format menu. Do not remove card from camera until formatting is complete. All data on card will be permanently deleted. Storing Camera Settings:The Controls Menu The first three items in the Controls menu determine what camera settings remain in effect when the camera is turned off. If an item is checked, the setting in effect at the time the camera was turned off will be restored the next time the camera is turned on. Any items that are not checked will be restored to default settings when the camera is turned off. Option save save save CONTROLS 1 save save save Digital Zoom Done 2 BK SELECT Setting Affected Default Flash setting Auto Focus mode Autofocus Exposure compensation ±0 SET The fourth item, Digital Zoom, is used to turn digital zoom on and off. If it is checked, digital zoom functions normally ( 52). If this item is not checked, digital zoom can not be used, and pressing the button at the maximum optical-zoom position has no effect. To check an item, or remove the check mark from an item that has already been checked, highlight the item and press the multi selector to the right. Highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right to put the changes into effect. 155 Shutter Release Confirmation and Photo Information The Pic Data/Confirm sub-menu contains options for confirming shutter release and storing photo information in text format. PIC DATA/CONFIRM Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Shot Confirm Date Video Modeinfo.txt 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT Confirming Shutter Release:The Shot Confirm Lamp Menu If desired, the red-eye reduction lamp next to the viewfinder window can be used to let your subjects know that the shutter has been released. This can be useful when taking portraits without the flash. Shot confirmation can be turned on or off in the Shot Confirm Lamp sub-menu. Option 156 SET SHOT CONFIRM Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Shot Confirm Off Date Video Modeinfo.txt On 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT Description Off Red-eye reduction lamp does not fire when shutter is released (default) On Red-eye reduction lamp fires when shutter is released SET Recording Photo Information:The Info.txt Menu When On is selected in the info.txt sub-menu, a text file (“info.txt”) will be created to store photo information for all subsequent images. When the contents of the memory card are viewed from a computer, this file, which may be found in the folder where the images are stored, can be read with a text browser such as SimpleText or Notepad. The default setting for info.txt is Off. INFO. TXT Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Shot Confirm Date Off Video Modeinfo.txt On Distance Units Reset All 2 Language SELECT SET Option Description Off Text-format photo information not recorded (does not affect playback photo-information display) On Photo information recorded in text format The info.txt file gives the following information for each image in the folder: • File number and type • Aperture • Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) • Camera type and firmware • Exposure compensation • White balance version • Focal length and digital zoom • Sharpening • Metering mode factor • Date of recording • Exposure mode • Image adjustment • Image size and quality • Shutter speed Images are listed in the order recorded, separated by a blank line. 157 The Date Menu The Date option is used to set the date and time. For more information, see “First Steps: Setting the Time and Date” ( 21). DATE Y 1 M D 2000 . 00 . 00 2 00: 00 SELECT SET The Video Mode Menu The Video Mode sub-menu sets the standard used for video output. Adjust this setting to match the standard used in any video 162). device to which you connect the camera ( VIDEO MODE Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode NTSC PAL 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT Option NTSC PAL 158 Description Use when connecting to NTSC devices Use when connecting to PAL devices SET The Language Menu Use the Language sub-menu to choose the language used in menus and messages displayed by the camera. For more information, see “First Steps: Choosing a Language” ( 20). LANGUAGE Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT D E F J SET The Distance Units Menu In this sub-menu, you can choose the units used when displaying 76). The options available are meters manual focus distance ( (m) or feet (ft). DISTANCE UNITS Controls 1 Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode 2 Language Distance Units Reset All SELECT m ft SET 159 Restoring Default Settings:The Reset All Menu The Reset All option in the SETUP-mode menu is used to restore settings for all modes to their default values. RESET ALL 1 2 Reset all settings to default values? No Reset SELECT The Reset All menu contains the following options: Option No Reset 160 Description Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Restore settings to default values SET Choosing Reset restores shooting settings for both P•A•M and CSM modes to their default values 110). In addition, the following settings (for a list of the settings affected and their default values, see are restored to default values: Setting Default Setting Default SCENE mode Portrait Auto Off (all modes) 30 s Image Quality (all modes) Normal Seq. Numbers Image Size (all modes) On; numbering reset to lowest number available on card Full Controls All options on Folders (all modes) NIKON Shot Confirm Lamp Off Display Mode On Info.txt Off Brightness 3 3s Hue 6 Frame Intvl (Slide Show) All other settings are unaffected. 161 Connections Connecting Your Camera to a Computer,TV, or VCR This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to a computer and to a television or videocassette recorder (VCR). Connecting to a Television or VCR Using the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX 880 to a television or VCR. The video device will mirror the image displayed in the camera monitor. the black plug on the EG-900 into the camera’s VIDEO 1 Insert OUT connector. the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the television 2 Connect or VCR. 3 Tune the television to the video channel. 4 Turn the camera on. The television will mirror the image displayed in the camera monitor. 162 Connect the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately) if you want the television to continue displaying images after the camera has entered sleep mode and the monitor has turned off. Camera settings and photo info will not be displayed on the television screen when the monitor is off. 158) offers a choice of NTSC and PAL stanThe Video Mode item in the SETUP-mode menu ( dards for video output. Select a standard that matches that used in your television set. Note that when the PAL video standard is selected, the monitor will turn off when the camera is connected to a video 89), device (while recording is taking place at CONTINUOUS settings of Ultra HS or Movie ( however, the monitor will be used for display and video output will be suspended). 163 Connecting to a Computer Using a computer, you can view the images stored in the camera’s memory card, retouch them in your favorite imaging application, send them to your acquaintances via e-mail, or save them to disk. You can connect your camera directly to your computer via the UC-E1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable or optional SC-EW3/SC-EM3 serial cables, and browse the contents of the memory card using the Nikon View software provided with your camera. Alternatively, you can insert the memory card in a card slot or card drive, where it will function as an additional disk. Using Nikon View Software Before You Start Before using Nikon View, read the documentation provided. The manuals for Nikon View are divided into two parts, both on the reference CD provided with your camera. Quick Start Guide (HTML) This installation guide can be viewed in Internet Explorer version 3.0 or later, or in Netscape Navigator version 3.0 or later. To view: • Insert the reference CD into the CD-ROM drive • Double-click the QKSTART.html icon in the root directory of the CD If you are unable to view the Quick Start Guide, refer to the README.txt text file in the root directory of the reference CD. This file provides system requirements and basic installation instructions. 164 Reference Manual (PDF) The reference CD includes separate reference manuals for Macintosh and Windows versions of Nikon View. These manuals provide complete operating instructions. Before they can be viewed, you will need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or later. Installers in a number of language versions may be found on the reference CD; to install, open the folder for the language of your choice and double-click the installer icon. Once installation is complete, you can view the on-line documentation by clicking the INDEX.pdf icon in the root directory of the reference CD. After reading the documentation, install Nikon View as directed in the Quick Start Guide. You are now ready to connect the camera to your computer. The COOLPIX 880 requires Nikon View Ver.3 (Version 3.1) or later. The SC-EW3 serial cable (available separately) for PC computers is for connection to a male nine-pin serial connector, standard on many IBM compatibles. Your PC may, however, use a different type of serial connector, in which case you will need to buy an adapter before you can connect the camera. 165 Connecting Your Camera to a Computer The COOLPIX 880 can be connected using USB or serial cables. 1 USB 1 Connect UC-E1 USB cable to camera USB/serial connector 2 1 Connect optional SC-EW3 serial cable to camera USB/ serial connector 2 Connect cable to computer USB connector 166 Serial (PC) Serial (Macintosh) Connect optional SC-EM3 serial cable to camera USB/ serial connector 2 Connect cable to computer serial port Connect cable to computer modem or printer port 3 Turn camera on. Borders of exposure-count display in control panel will light up ( ). Monitor, and all indicators apart from battery indicator, will be off, and all camera functions will be disabled. Normal functioning will be restored when USB or serial cable is disconnected. For information on the operations that can be performed while the camera is connected to your computer, see the Nikon View Reference Manual for your platform. While the camera is connected to the computer by a USB cable, or while data are being transferred between the computer and camera over a serial cable, the borders of the exposure-count display in the control panel will flash on and off in sequence to form a “marching ants” marquee ( ). Do not unplug the serial or USB cables while data transfer is in progress. If you are using a USB cable, check the progress indicator displayed on the computer to verify that data transfer is complete. Do not use Nikon View with the camera while battery power is low or the battery is exhausted. If the battery indicator changes to low or starts to flash while the camera and computer are connected, wait for the borders of the number display to stop flashing, then disconnect the camera and replace the battery or connect the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (sold separately). Both the camera and the computer can be on when the cables are connected or disconnected, but do not disconnect the cable while data transfer is in progress. 167 Reading Photographs from Memory Cards To read photographs from the camera’s memory card, you will need: • a PC or Macintosh computer, and • either a CF-card reader or, if your computer is equipped with a PCMCIA Type II or Type III card slot, an ED-AD1 PC-card adapter (available separately from Nikon) Using a CF-Card Reader The steps involved in connecting a CF-card reader and inserting memory cards are covered in the documentation provided with your card reader. Once the card has been inserted, it will function as a disk, as described in Step 3 of “Using a PCMCIA Card Slot,” below. Using a PCMCIA Card Slot 1 Insert the memory card into the PC-card adapter. the adapter into your computer’s PC-card slot as instructed in the documentation provided 2 Insert with your computer or PC-card drive. card will now function as a disk. Photographs may be found in the folder DCIM in the root 3 The directory, stored in the folder shown in the playback-mode information display. Photos (files with the extensions “.JPG” or “.TIF”) can be viewed in any application that supports JPEG and TIFF formats. Movies (“.MOV”) can be played back in any application that supports QuickTime. 168 The COOLPIX 880 can play back only images that conform to the format used by the COOLPIX 990, 950, 900s, 900, 800, and 700 digital cameras. It may not be able to display files created on a computer or by another make of camera. It may also not be able to display files that have been renamed or moved to a different folder on the memory card using a computer. You may need to install an ATA RAM-card driver before you will be able to read memory cards on a computer running Windows 3.1 Nikon View can be used to browse photographs on memory cards. See the Nikon View Reference Manual for details. 169 Technical Notes This chapter covers: • Camera care and storage • Camera accessories • Troubleshooting hints and tips • Product specifications Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Lens/ Viewfinder Monitor Body Use blower to remove dirt or dust. Wipe carefully with soft cloth to remove fingerprints and other stains. Do not touch with fingers. Clean with soft, dry cloth Clean with damp cloth; dry immediately Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile cleaners 170 Storage If you are not going to use the camera for an extended period, remove the battery before putting the camera away. Do not store your camera in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or damp • are next to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, such as televisions or radios • are hotter than 50°C (122°F) or colder than –10°C (14°F) • are subject to humidities of over 60% 171 Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX 880. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. AC adapter/battery charger • EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger Rechargeable battery • EN-EL1 rechargeable Li-ion battery (requires EH-21 AC adapter/battery recharger) Lens adapter • UR-E2 step down ring lens adapter Lens converters (UR-E2 step down ring lens adapter required) • ES-E28 slide-copying adapter • FC-E8 fisheye lens conver ter (F 8 mm, view angle approximately 183°) • WC-E24/WC-E63 wide-angle lens converters (shor tens focal length to 24–60 mm/24– 60 mm) • TC-E2 2× telephoto lens converter (doubles focal length to 132–190 mm) • TC-E3ED 3× telephoto lens converter (uses two ED glass elements; triples focal length to 285 mm) * 172 Focal lengths converted to 35 mm (135) format. Remote release cable • MC-EU1 remote cord Carrying case • CS-E880 Soft Case Serial cables • SC-EW3 serial cable for PC/AT computers • SC-EM3 serial cable for Macintosh computers CompactFlash memory cards and adapters • 64 MB and 96 MB Nikon CF memory cards • EC-AD1 PC-card adapter In addition to Nikon 64 MB and 96 MB CompactFlash memory cards, the following cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX 880: • SanDisk SDCFB series 48 MB, 64 MB, and 96 MB • Lexar Media 4× USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB • Lexar Media 8× USB series 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB • Lexar Media 10× USB series 128 MB, 160 MB Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. 173 Troubleshooting Should you encounter problems with your camera, check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. The page numbers in the rightmost column give cross-references to sections of this manual that provide more information on the problems listed in the table below. Problem Possible Cause • Camera is in sleep mode. Press MONITOR button. • Camera is off • Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cover Control panel display is blank is not fully closed • Battery is dead • EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately) is not properly connected 9 24 15 16 — Monitor is blank • Monitor is off. Press MONITOR button. 9 • Monitor Off is selected in Monitor Options > Display 149 Mode sub-menu (setup mode) No indicators appear in monitor • Indicators are hidden. Press MONITOR button until indi- 9 cators are displayed • Slide show is in progress 127 Monitor is hard to read • Display options require adjustment • Monitor is dirty 174 149 170 Problem Possible Cause • • • • No photo is taken when • shutter-release button is fully pressed • Mode dial is set to or SETUP 6 Battery is exhausted 16 AF lamp flickers: camera is unable to focus 28 Flash lamp flickers: flash is charging 28 Number of exposures remaining is zero: not enough mem- 24 ory remaining Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in mon- 179 itor: card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX 880 • Message “NO CARD PRESENT” appears in monitor: no 179 memory card has been inserted in camera • Shutter-speed indicator in monitor blinks: shutter speed 72 too low or too high Photos are over- or under- • Aperture indicator in monitor blinks: aperture too large or 71 exposed too small • Subject outside range of flash 186 • Exposure compensation too high or too low 64 Photos not in focus • Subject is not in focus area • AF lamp flickers: camera is unable to focus • Manual focus distance does not match distance to subject 29 28 76 175 Problem Flash does not fire Possible Cause • Flash indicator in control panel and monitor shows : flash 55 is off • Battery level is low 16 (infinity) selected • Focus mode of 59 • Setting other than Single selected in CONTINUOUS sub- 88 menu • Best-shot selection is on 92 • Setting other than Normal selected in LENS sub-menu 106 • AE Lock option in EXPOSURE OPTIONS sub-menu is on 99 • Video cable is not correctly connected 162 162 Television does not mirror • Television not tuned to video channel • Setting in Video Mode menu does not match television 158 image in monitor video standard Photos can not be played back • Photo has been overwritten or renamed by computer • Computer can not read files on memory card • • 176 169 Card not correctly inserted in card reader or adapter, or 168 adapter not correctly inserted in computer Application does not support JPEG, TIFF, or QuickTime 183 ATA RAM-drivers not installed (Windows 3.1) 169 Problem Possible Cause • USB or serial cable not correctly connected 166 • Modem or COM port speed too high — • Camera not registered in Device Manager (Windows). — Nikon View displays commuReinstall driver from root directory of Nikon View CD. nications error • FIFO buffer size too large (Windows) — • Another application is using COM or modem port — • Virus-checking, disk-doubling, or RAM-doubling software — is interfereing with operation of Nikon View 177 Error Messages The following table lists the error messages that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Message WARNING!! Remove Lens Cap! WARNING!! Mode dial is not in the proper position Problem Camera turned on with lens cap in Turn camera off and remove lens cap place 23 Mode dial is positioned between two Adjust mode dial to select desired modes mode 6 WARNING!! No menu in AUTO mode Please use another mode WARNING!! Please wait for camera to finish recording 178 Solution Menu button pressed in AUTO mode Turn mode dial to SETUP to adjust 134 AUTO-mode menu settings Camera turned off or new mode se- Message clears from display automatilected while images are being record- cally when camera finishes writing data ed to memory card to card — Message Problem Solution Camera can not detect memory card Turn camera off and confirm that memory card is correctly inserted 18 Error accessing memory card Use approved memory card 173 N O C A R D P R E S E N T THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED CARD IS NOT FORMATTED FORMAT NO SELECT O U T O F SET M E M O R Y IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED Using multi selector, highlight Card has not been formatted for use FORMAT and press multi selector to right to format card, or turn camera in COOLPIX 880 off and replace card 18 • Reduce image quality or size Insufficient memory to record further • Delete photographs photographs at current settings • Insert new card 137 122 18 • Error encountered while saving • Create new folder photo • Turn Seq. Numbers option off • Camera has run out of folder or • Reformat memory card file numbers 142 153 154 179 Message C A R D C O N T A I N S N O I M A G E S A L L I M A G E S ARE HIDDEN F I L E C O N T A I N S N O I M A G E D A T A Problem Solution Folder selected in playback mode con- Select folder containing images from 126 tains no images playback Folders menu Select another folder or use Hide All images in current folder are hidImage to change hidden status of im- 131 den ages in current folder File created by computer or different • Delete file make of camera • Reformat memory card 122 154 T H E F O L D E R C A N N O T B E D E L E T E D Folder can only be deleted if all images Folder contains hidden or protected it contains are neither hidden nor pro- 142 photos tected photos S Y S T E M Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if using), remove and re-insert Error has occurred in camera’s interbattery, and turn camera on. If error nal circuitry persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. 180 E R R O R 15 Specifications Type Digital camera CCD • 1/1.8˝ high-density CCD • Total number of pixels: 3.34 million Image size Selectable from: • 2048 × 1536 pixels • XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) • VGA (640 × 480 pixels) Lens • 2.5 × Zoom-Nikkor • F = 8 – 20 mm [35 mm (135) format equivalent to 38 – 95 mm]/ f 2.8 – 4.2 with macro • Nine elements in seven groups, all elements made of environmentally-friendly glass • Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) applied Digital zoom Use zoom buttons to zoom in up to 4 × in steps of 0.2 × Autofocus • Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF • Five-area multi AF and spot AF available 181 Focus modes • Continuous autofocus (when monitor is on) • Single autofocus (monitor off and/or single autofocus selected in P•A•M or CSM modes) • Manual (forty-eight steps from 4 cm/1.6˝ – ∞ with Focus Confirmation indication) Shooting distance • 40 cm (1.3´) – ∞ • Macro mode: 4 cm (1.6˝) – ∞ Optical viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder with LED indication Magnification 0.4 – 1.0 × Frame coverage Approximately 80% Monitor Frame coverage Auto-off mode 1.8˝, 110,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness and hue adjustment Approximately 97% (through/freeze image) 30 s; can also be set manually (1/5/30 min) The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is common to all LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction. The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight. Should the display begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. 182 Storage System Digitally stored (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG; QuickTime Movie) Media CompactFlash (CF) card Shooting modes • Full auto (AUTO) • Scene mode (SCENE) with eleven scenes (Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, Night Landscape, Fireworks Show, Sparkler, Close Up, Copy, Back Light) • Programmed auto (P) • Aperture-priority auto (A) • Manual (M) • Custom (CSM) Shooting menu • • • • • • • • White balance • Exposure metering Continuous • Best-Shot Selector (BSS) Lens Converters Image Adjustment (Auto, Normal, More Contrast, Less Contrast, Lighten, Darken, Black & White) Image Sharpening • Image Size/quality Sensitivity • Exposure options Focus options • Folder options CF card format 183 Capture modes • • • • • • Exposure metering Four-mode TTL metering Modes Shutter Speed Aperture Range 184 • • • • Single Continuous Multi-Shot 16 (sixteen frames 1/16 in size) VGA Sequence Ultra HS (seventy QVGA images at approximately 30 fps) Movie (up to 40 s of QVGA frames at 15 fps) 256-segment Matrix Center-Weighted Spot AF Spot Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 8 – 1/1000 s, Bulb Electronically controlled preset aperture Two stops (f 2.8 and f 7.8 [W], f 4.2 and f 11.3 [T]) Exposure Exposure control • Exposure modes: - Programmed Auto - Aperture-Priority Auto - Manual • Exposure Compensation (±2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) • Auto-Exposure Bracketing (five steps within ± 2/3 EV) Range (ISO 100 equivalent) • EV 0 to +16 (W) • EV 1.2 to +17.2 (T) Sensitivity ISO equivalent 100, 200, 400,Auto; can be set in any exposure mode White balance • Matrix Auto White Balance with TTL control • Five-mode Manual with fine tuning (Fine, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight) • Preset Self-timer 10 s or 3 s duration 185 Built-in Speedlight Shooting range 0.4 – 2.5 m/1´4˝ – 8´2˝ (T), 0.4 – 3.7 m/1´4˝ – 12´2˝ (W) Macro mode: 0.2 – 2.5 m/8˝ – 8´2˝ (T) Flash control Sensor flash system Flash modes • • • • • Auto Flash Flash Cancel (off) Anytime Flash (fill flash) Slow Sync Red-Eye Reduction Playback modes • • • • • • • Single frame Movie Thumbnail (four or nine images) Slide show Zoom playback (up to 4 ×) Histogram indication/highlight point display Focus confirmation indication Delete function Deletes all or selected frames Attributes Hide and protect attributes can be set for each image Playback 186 Interface USB or serial interface (Windows: 115 Kbps; Macintosh: 230 Kbps) Platform Windows Macintosh USB OS Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 or later pre-installed model CPU MMX Pentium or later OS Mac OS 8.6 or later. Only builtin USB ports supported Models iMac, iBook, Power Macintosh G3 (Blue/White) or Power Mac G4 or later, PowerBook G3 (with built-in USB port) or later Serial OS Windows 95/98/98SE, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or later pre-installed model (optional SC-EW3 serial cable required) OS Mac OS 8.1 or later (optional SC-EM3 serial cable required). Only built-in serial por ts supported. Video output NTSC or PAL (selectable) I/O terminals • Power input • Video output • Digital output terminal (USB/Serial) 187 Power requirements • One 6 V 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery or rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (optional) • EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (optional) Battery life Approximately 90 minutes (rechargeable lithium-ion battery) or 110 minutes (2CR5/DL245 lithium battery) when using monitor at 20°C (68°F) Operating environment • Temperature: 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) • Humidity: under 85% (no condensation) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approximately 99.5 × 75 × 53.2 mm (3.9˝ × 3.0˝ × 2.1˝) Weight Approximately 275 g (9.7 oz) without battery Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Macintosh PC Exchange, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and IBM PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Windows, MSWindows and Windows NT trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation. Internet Explorer is a product of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium and i486 are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. Zip is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 188
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