Nikon Digital Camera Coolpix5400 Users Manual
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Printed in Japan
SB3C07000201(11)
6MAA6211--
DIGITAL CAMERA
The Guide to Digital Photography
with the
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How to Read This Manual
First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vi.
Next, read “Before You Begin” to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in
this manual and the names of camera parts.
Know where everything is? Then set up your camera as described in “First
Steps.”
Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, read “More on
Photography” for information on fi ne-tuning camera settings for more challenging
shots.
See “More on Playback” for information on viewing pictures on the camera, on TV,
on a computer, and printing pictures.
Read “Movies” to learn more about shooting and viewing movies.
Refer to the “Menu Guide” for information on camera menus.
“Technical Notes” covers optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and
camera specifi cations.
Now you are ready to take pictures and view them in the monitor. You can then try
your hand at creative composition as described in “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode,”
or learn more about fl ash and focus mode settings.
Before You Begin
Basic Photography
Technical Notes
Menu Guide
More on Playback
More on Photography
First Steps
Movies
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ii
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to oth-
ers, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the
product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through the
viewfi nder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfi nder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the equipment or from
the AC adapter (available separately),
unplug the AC adapter and remove the
battery immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could result
in injury. After removing the battery, take
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized ser-
vice representative for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of fl am-
mable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of fl ammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fi re.
Observe caution when using the cam-
era strap
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of mal-
function, the product should be repaired
only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the
product break open as the result of a fall
or other accident, take the product to a
Nikon-authorized service representative
for inspection after unplugging the AC
adapter and removing the battery.
Observe proper precautions when han-
dling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improp-
erly handled. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling batteries for use
in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off and make sure the power-
on lamp has gone out. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1
lithium-ion batteries (supplied) or six-volt
2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries (available
separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to
excessive heat.
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• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the bat-
tery when no charge remains.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Before removing the bat-
tery, turn the camera off and allow the
battery to cool.
• The camera grip may become noticeably
warm when the camera is used with a
2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any change in the battery, such as
discoloration or deformation.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input and
output jacks, use only the cables pro-
vided or sold by Nikon for the purpose,
to maintain compliance with product
regulations.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent
infants from putting the batteries or other
small parts into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during
use. Observe due caution when remov-
ing memory cards from the camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed should not
be played back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player
could cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when operating the
fl ash
Using the fl ash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual impair-
ment. Particular care should be observed
if photographing infants, when the fl ash
should be no less than one meter (39˝)
from the subject.
When using the viewfi nder
When operating the diopter adjustment
control with your eye to the viewfi nder,
care should be taken to not put your
fi nger in your eye accidentally.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or entering
the eyes or mouth.
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To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the follow-
ing precautions when storing or using the device:
Cautions
Keep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed
in water or subjected to high levels of
moisture.
Handle the lens and all moving parts
with care
Do not apply force to the lens, monitor,
or to the connector, card slot, or battery
chamber covers. These parts are espe-
cially susceptible to damage.
Turn the product off before removing
or disconnecting the power source
Do not unplug the product or remove
the batteries while the product is on,
or while images are being recorded or
deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these
circumstances could result in loss of data
or in damage to product memory or in-
ternal circuitry. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the
product from one place to another while
the AC adapter (available separately) is
connected.
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected
to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep away from strong magnetic fi elds
Do not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fi elds. Strong static charges
or the magnetic fi elds produced by equip-
ment such as radio transmitters could
interfere with the monitor, damage data
stored on the memory card, or affect the
product’s internal circuitry.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as
occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause con-
densation inside the device. To prevent
condensation, place the device in a carry-
ing case or a plastic bag before exposing
it to sudden changes in temperature.
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E5400
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful in-
terference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
tenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifi cations
The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed
that any changes or modifi cations made
to this device that are not expressly ap-
proved by Nikon Corporation may void
the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided
by Nikon for your equipment. Using other
interface cables may exceed the limits of
Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New
York
11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
Notices
• No part of the manuals included with
this product may be reproduced, trans-
mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language
in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifi cations of the hardware and soft-
ware described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res-
pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-
duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being
copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money,
coins, securities, government bonds, or
local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is pro-
hibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused post-
age stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of cer-
tifi ed documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and re-
productions
The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities is-
sued by private companies (shares, bills,
checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter
passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to be
provided for business use by a company.
Also, do not copy or reproduce pass-
ports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private
groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copy-
righted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps,
drawings, movies, and photographs is
governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies
or to infringe copyright laws.
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Table of Contents
How to Read This Manual ................................................................................ i
For Your Safety ................................................................................................ ii
Cautions .......................................................................................................... iv
Notices ............................................................................................................ v
Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 1
Introduction..................................................................................................... 2
Parts of the Camera ......................................................................................... 4
The Monitor................................................................................................. 6
The Mode Dial ............................................................................................. 8
The Shutter-Release Button .......................................................................... 9
The (Monitor) Button ............................................................................. 9
Using the Menus.............................................................................................. 10
Viewing the Menus ...................................................................................... 10
Making a Selection....................................................................................... 11
First Steps .......................................................................................................... 13
Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................ 14
Inserting Memory Cards................................................................................... 16
Checking the Battery Level............................................................................... 18
Basic Setup ...................................................................................................... 20
Basic Photography ............................................................................................ 23
Taking Pictures in Mode ............................................................................ 24
Step 1 — Select Mode............................................................................ 24
Step 2 — Frame the Picture ........................................................................... 26
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot............................................................................. 28
Step 4 — View the Results ............................................................................. 31
Flash Photography ........................................................................................... 32
Focusing Near and Far...................................................................................... 34
Self-Timer Mode .......................................................................................... 35
Exposure Compensation................................................................................... 36
Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ......................................................................... 37
Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................... 44
More on Photography ...................................................................................... 47
Controlling Exposure........................................................................................ 48
P: Programmed Auto.................................................................................... 49
S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................ 50
A: Aperture-Priority Auto ............................................................................. 51
M: Manual................................................................................................... 52
Image Quality and Size..................................................................................... 54
Image Quality............................................................................................... 54
Image Size ................................................................................................... 55
Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M) ................................................................................ 58
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Table of Contents
White Balance (P, S, A and M) .......................................................................... 60
Continuous (P, S, A, and M) ............................................................................. 63
Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M) ............................................. 65
Image Sharpening ........................................................................................ 65
Image Adjustment........................................................................................ 66
Saturation Control........................................................................................ 67
Metering (P, S, A, and M) ................................................................................. 68
More on Focus (P, S, A, and M)......................................................................... 69
Focus Options .............................................................................................. 69
Manual Focus............................................................................................... 72
More on Playback ............................................................................................. 73
Viewing Pictures on the Camera....................................................................... 74
Quick Review and Playback .......................................................................... 74
Photo Information........................................................................................ 76
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback............................................. 78
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ........................................................... 79
Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo .................................................... 80
Creating Small Copies: Small Picture............................................................. 81
Viewing Pictures on TV..................................................................................... 82
Viewing Pictures on a Computer ...................................................................... 83
Printing Pictures ............................................................................................... 86
Movies ............................................................................................................... 87
Recording Movies ....................................................................................... 88
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ..................................................................... 90
Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... 92
Menu Guide....................................................................................................... 93
The Shooting Menu ......................................................................................... 94
White Balance.............................................................................................. 96
Metering...................................................................................................... 96
Continuous .................................................................................................. 96
Best Shot Selector (BSS)................................................................................ 97
Image Adjustment........................................................................................ 98
Saturation Control........................................................................................ 98
User Setting ................................................................................................. 98
Image Quality and Size................................................................................. 100
Sensitivity..................................................................................................... 100
Image Sharpening ........................................................................................ 100
Lens ............................................................................................................. 101
Exposure Options ......................................................................................... 103
Focus Options .............................................................................................. 105
Zoom Options .............................................................................................. 105
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Table of Contents
Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options..................................................... 106
Auto Bracketing ........................................................................................... 109
Noise Reduction ........................................................................................... 111
Reset............................................................................................................ 112
My Menu ..................................................................................................... 113
CF Card Format............................................................................................ 114
The Playback Menu.......................................................................................... 115
Delete .......................................................................................................... 116
Folders ......................................................................................................... 118
Slide Show ................................................................................................... 123
Protect ......................................................................................................... 125
Hide Image .................................................................................................. 126
Print Set ....................................................................................................... 127
Auto Transfer ............................................................................................... 129
Move Image................................................................................................. 131
CF Card Format............................................................................................ 133
Small Pic ...................................................................................................... 133
The Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 134
Language..................................................................................................... 135
Date............................................................................................................. 135
Folders ......................................................................................................... 135
Monitor Options .......................................................................................... 136
Seq. Numbers .............................................................................................. 138
Shutter Sound.............................................................................................. 139
Auto Off ...................................................................................................... 140
CF Card Format............................................................................................ 140
Controls....................................................................................................... 141
Shot Confi rmation ....................................................................................... 143
info.txt......................................................................................................... 143
USB.............................................................................................................. 144
Video Mode ................................................................................................. 144
Reset All....................................................................................................... 144
Date Imprint................................................................................................. 145
Firmware Version.......................................................................................... 145
Technical Notes.................................................................................................. 147
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 148
Caring for Your Camera ................................................................................... 149
Error Messages................................................................................................. 151
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 153
Specifi cations................................................................................................... 156
Index ................................................................................................................. 158
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Before You Begin
Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the
symbols and conventions used in this manual,
camera controls and displays, and menu opera-
tions.
Introduction....................................... 2
Parts of the Camera .......................... 4
Using the Menus............................... 10
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Before You Begin
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX5400 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where
all those who use the product will read it.
To make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, informa-
tion that should be read before use
to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional in-
formation that may be helpful when
using the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the camera.
This icon indicates that more infor-
mation is available elsewhere in this
manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
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Before You Begin
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery char-
gers, batteries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon
digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety
requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON
WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon
dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking
the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning nor-
mally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from
product malfunction.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and
ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers
to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho-
tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in
your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/
Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
This camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standard
widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different
makes of camera.
Exif Version 2.2
This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
version 2.2 (Exif Print), a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be
used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant print-
ers.
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Before You Begin
Parts of the Camera
(fl ash mode)
button ( 33)
Command dial
(exposure com-
pensation)/
(voice memo) button
( 36, 80)
Shutter-release
button ( 9)
Eyelet for camera
strap ( 5)
Power-on lamp
( 14, 16)
Built-in microphone
( 80, 89)
Mode dial ( 8)
FUNC. button
( 141)
Accessory shoe
( 106, 148)
Photocell ( 108)
Viewfi nder ( 26)
Built-in Speedlight
( 32)
Lens ( 26)
Power switch
( 14, 16)
Self-timer lamp
( 35)
Battery-chamber
cover ( 14)
Battery-chamber
cover latch ( 14)
Tripod socket
USB (digital I/O) connector
(under cover; 84)
Audio/video (AV)
out connector
(under cover; 82)
Speaker ( 80, 92)
Eyelet for camera
strap ( 5)
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Before You Begin
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the camera strap as shown below.
Repeat for the second eyelet.
The Lens Cap
When replacing or removing the lens cap,
press the tabs on either side of the cap to
release the latch ( 1). To avoid losing the
lens cap, use the cord provided to attach
it to the camera as shown ( 2).
1 2
Nikon
Nikon
Diopter adjustment
control ( 27)
Viewfi nder ( 26)
Red ( ) lamp
( 28)
Green (AF)
lamp ( 9,28)
Monitor
( 6, 27)
(quick review)/
(small picture)
button ( 74, 81)
(monitor) button
( 9)
AE/AF-L button
( 30, 142)
Zoom buttons ( 26, 78, 79)
DC-in connector
(under cover; 15)
(menu) button
( 10)
(focus mode)/
MF (manual focus)/
(self-timer)/
(delete) button
( 31, 34, 35, 72)
Memory card slot
cover ( 16)
Multi selector
1 2
3 4
Center button
( 11)
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Parts of the Camera
Before You Begin
The Monitor
During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens,
together with icons indicating the status of various camera settings (see op-
posite). The monitor is also used to display pictures during quick review (
74) and playback ( 75).
Using the Monitor
Do not apply excessive force to the monitor when it is folded out from the camera
body. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the hinge that connects the
monitor to the camera.
When the Monitor Is in the Storage Position
The only controls that can be used when the monitor is off are the shutter-release
and zoom buttons (optical zoom only). To use digital zoom ( 26) and other camera
controls, fold the monitor out.
Fold out to use Range of rotation
0°
90°
180°
Frame self-portraits*
Storage position
(monitor turns off)
Stow on camera body
* When swivelled to point in same direction as the lens, the monitor shows a mirror
image of what will appear in the fi nal picture.
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Parts of the Camera
Before You Begin
The following indicators appear in the monitor during shooting:
19 User Setting bank....................98
20 Continuous shooting mode.....63
Noise reduction.....................111
21 Metering mode.......................68
22 Bracketing indicator ..............109
Best Shot Selector (BSS)...........97
23 Lens converter setting ...........101
24 Exposure mode .......................48
25 Ultra HS recording indicator ....64
26 Manual focus display...............72
27 Spot metering exposure target
...............................................68
28 Flash mode for optional
Speedlights ...........................108
29 White balance.........................60
30 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency).....58
31 Image adjustment/black-and-
white indicator..................66, 67
32 Focus areas .............................70
33 Exposure display......................53
1 Recording indicator .................29
2 Self-timer indicator..................35
3 Exposure compensation ..........36
4 Shooting mode .................25, 38
5 Zoom indicator........................26
Folder name..........................135
6 “Date not set” icon*...............21
7 Exposure lock..........................30
8 Focus mode ............................34
9 Flash-ready indicator ...............28
10 Flash mode .............................33
11 Battery level indicator..............18
12 Focus indicator........................28
13 Image size...............................56
14 Image quality ..........................56
15 Number of exposures remaining/
length of movie.................25, 88
16 Shutter speed..........................50
17 Aperture .................................51
18 Date imprint indicator ...........145 * Appears when camera clock has not been set.
and modes P, S, A, and M modes
1
2
3
4
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 17 18
5 76 8 9
19
20
21
22
23
24
29
30
31
32
33
25 2826 27
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Parts of the Camera
Before You Begin
The Mode Dial
To select a mode, align the mode icon with the
“ ” mark next to the mode dial.
Exposure Mode ( 48)
P, S, A, and M modes of-
fer varying degrees of con-
trol over shutter speed and
aperture. A shooting menu
is available which grants ac-
cess to advanced settings
such as metering and image
sharpening.
Scene ( 38)
Choose from fi fteen “scenes”
suited to different subjects or
shooting conditions and let
the camera do the rest.
Movie ( 88)
Choose from three movie
modes.
SET UP ( 134)
Choose this mode to dis-
play the setup menu, where
you can perform such tasks
as setting the camera clock
and adjusting monitor
brightness.
( 56)
Display a menu of image
quality and size options.
ISO ( 59)
Display a menu of sensitivity
(ISO equivalency) options.
WB ( 60)
Display a menu of white bal-
ance options.
Auto ( 24)
A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the majority
of camera settings are con-
trolled by the camera. Rec-
ommended for fi rst-time us-
ers of digital cameras.
Playback ( 75)
Play pictures back in the
monitor.
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Parts of the Camera
Before You Begin
The Shutter-Release Button
The camera has a two stage shutter-release
button. The camera sets focus and exposure
when the button is pressed halfway. The green
(AF) lamp next to the viewfi nder will light when
the focus operation is complete. Focus and expo-
sure will remain locked while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. To take the picture,
press the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down.
The ( Monitor) Button
The button controls the monitor.
Monitor shows
current settings and
view through lens
Monitor shows view
through lens only
Monitor off
( , P, S, A,
and M only)
The monitor turns off automatically when face down on the camera body.
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Before You Begin
Using the Menus
Viewing the Menus
To view the menu for P, S, A, M, , , or mode, rotate the mode dial
to the desired setting and press the button. The menu for the current
mode will be displayed in the monitor.
When the mode dial is rotated to SET UP, , ISO, or WB, the menu for the
selected mode will automatically be displayed in the monitor.
1
Select mode.
Show all menus
Metering
Metering
Continuous
Continuous
BSS
BSS
Image adjustment
Image adjustment
Saturation control
Saturation control
User setting
User setting
MY MENU
2
Menu for current mode displayed.
Menu for selected mode displayed.
Language
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
En
SET-UP 1/3
Exiting the Menus
To exit the menus and return to shooting or playback, press the button. To exit
the menu displayed when the mode dial is set to SET UP, , ISO, or WB, rotate the
mode dial to another setting.
Taking Pictures while Menus Are Displayed
In P, S, A, M, , and modes, the monitor will show the view through the
camera lens when the shutter-release button halfway. To take a picture, press the
shutter-release button all the way down. The menus will be displayed again when
shooting ends.
No menu is available in mode.
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Before You Begin
Making a Selection
Use the multi selector to make a selection from the menus.
2
Display options.
3 4
Make selection.*
Highlight option.
1
Highlight menu item.
* Selection can also be made by pressing
multi selector to right.
On
Off
SHOT CONFIRMATION
CF card format
Controls
Shot confirmation
info.txt
USB
Video mode
Reset all
SET-UP 2/3
On
Off
SHOT CONFIRMATION
CF card format
Controls
Shot confirmation
info.txt
USB
Video mode
Reset all
SET-UP 2/3
• The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 2
and 3 to make a selection from a sub-menu.
• To go back one step, press the multi selector to the left.
• If the menu has more than one page of options, press the multi selector up
or down to scroll to the next page.
12
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13
First Steps
This chapter details the steps you will take be-
fore using the camera for the fi rst time.
Inserting Batteries ............................ 14
For more on batteries and alternative power sources,
see:
• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ( 148)
Inserting Memory Cards................... 16
For more on formatting memory cards, see:
• The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format ( 114)
Checking the Battery Level .............. 18
Basic Setup ........................................ 20
To learn more about camera setup options, see:
• The Setup Menu ( 134)
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First Steps
Inserting Batteries
A Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is included with the camera.
Charge the battery as necessary using the battery charger provided (about
two hours are required to charge an EN-EL1 battery when no charge re-
mains). For more information, see the documentation provided with the bat-
tery charger. Note that EN-EL1 batteries must be charged before fi rst use.
1 Turn the camera off
Check that the power-on lamp is off.
2 Open the battery-chamber cover
Slide the battery-chamber latch to the open
position ( ; 1) and fl ip the battery-chamber
cover open ( 2).
3 Insert the battery
Insert the battery as shown in the label inside
the battery chamber.
4 Close the battery-chamber cover
Close the battery-chamber cover ( 1) and
slide the latch to the closed position ( ; 2).
Be sure that the battery-chamber cover is
properly latched.
EN-EL1
2CR5
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First Steps
Read Battery Warnings
Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages ii–iv and 150 of
this manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the bat-
tery manufacturer.
Replacing Batteries
Before removing or inserting batteries, make sure that the camera is off. Do not open
the battery chamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit. To remove the battery,
open the battery chamber cover as described in Step 2 on the preceding page and
slide the battery out.
Alternative Power Sources
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-53 AC adapter
or an EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger ( 148), which doubles as a battery charger
for EN-EL1 batteries. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or
model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating
or in damage to the camera.
• The camera can also be powered by a six-volt 2 CR5
(DL245) lithium battery. We recommend buying
2CR5 (DL245) batteries as a back-up power source.
Insert 2CR5 batteries as shown at right.
EN-EL1
2CR5
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First Steps
Inserting Memory Cards
The camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards.
1 Turn the camera off
Check that the power-on lamp is off.
2 Open the memory card slot cover
3 Insert the memory card
Check that the eject button is all the way
down, then insert the memory card in the
direction of the arrow as shown in the label
on the underside of the memory card slot
cover.
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card terminals fi rst. In-
serting the card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the card.
Check to be sure that the card is in the cor-
rect orientation.
4 Close the memory card slot cover
Front
Direction of
insertion
Terminals
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First Steps
Closing the Card-Slot Cover
If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is
closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory
card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be
sure the eject button is down before inserting memory
cards.
Formatting Memory Cards
The memory card supplied with the camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory
cards must be formatted before fi rst use. For information on formatting memory
cards, see “Shooting Menu Options: CF Card Format” ( 114).
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. Press the
eject button to pop it up ( 1), then press it again to
partially eject the card ( 2). The card can then be re-
moved by hand. Note that memory cards may become
hot during use; observe due caution when removing
memory cards.
Approved Memory Cards
In addition to the card provided with your camera, the following memory cards have
been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera:
Nikon EC-CF All capacities
SanDisk SDCFB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
SDCFH Ultra 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB
Lexar
Media
4× USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB
8× USB
12× USB
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB
16× USB
24× USB/WA (Write
Acceleration) USB
Hitachi
(Renesas
Technology)
Compact FLASH HB28 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB
Microdrive DSCM 10512 (512MB), 11000 (1 GB)
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on
the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
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First Steps
2 Turn the camera on
The power-on lamp will light.
Checking the Battery Level
1 Select mode
Display Meaning
NO ICON Charge suffi cient for normal op-
eration.
Low battery; fewer shots can be
taken consecutively in “continu-
ous” mode. Ready spare battery.
WARNING ! !
BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
Battery exhausted. Replace with
fully-charged battery.
The power-on lamp will blink when the “battery
exhausted” warning is displayed.
3 Check the battery level in the monitor
For information on opening the monitor, see
“Parts of the Camera: The Monitor” ( 6).
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First Steps
Auto Power Off ( Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are dis-
played), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby
mode to reduce the drain on the batteries (when the camera is powered by an AC
adapter, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes). The camera can be reactivated
by:
• Pressing the shutter-release button halfway
• Pressing the button
• Pressing the button to display the menu for the current mode
• Pressing the button to enter quick review
• Rotating the mode dial to select a new mode
The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the
Auto off option in the setup menu ( 140). The camera will not enter standby mode
when connected to a computer ( 83).
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First Steps
Basic Setup
Before using the camera for the fi rst time, choose a language for camera
menus and messages and set the camera clock to the correct time and
date.
1Language
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
En
SET-UP 1/3
Rotate mode dial to SET UP
and turn camera on.
2Language
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
En
SET-UP 1/3
Highlight Language.
3LANGUAGE
Deutsch
English
Français
Español
De
En
Fr
Es
Display options.
4LANGUAGE
Deutsch
English
Français
Español
De
En
Fr
Es
Choose language from Deutsch
(German), English, Français (French),
(Japanese), or Español (Spanish).
5Language
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
En
SET-UP 1/3
Return to setup menu.
6Language
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
En
SET UP 1/3
Highlight Date.
The Clock Battery
When the main batteries are installed or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the
clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can
provide several days of back-up power.
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First Steps
7
2003 01.01
00:00
YMD
DATE
Display DATE menu.
8
2003 01.01
00:00
YMD
DATE
Edit Year.
The Icon
If the (“date not set”) icon ( 7) fl ashes in the monitor when the camera is in
shooting mode, the date and time have not been set or the clock battery is exhausted.
Set the camera clock as described above. Still pictures taken before the clock has
been set will have a time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00,” movies a time stamp of
“2003.01.01 00:00.”
9
2003.04 01
YMD
DATE
00:00
Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to
edit remaining items.
10 YMD
DATE
Highlight Y M D.
11 YMD
DATE
Choose order in which Year, Month,
and Day will be displayed.
12 Language
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
En
SET UP 1/3
Return to setup menu.
22
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Basic Photography
This chapter covers the basics of taking pictures
and playing them back. It also describes how to
take pictures in scene mode.
Taking Pictures in Mode .................... 24
For more about the mode dial, see:
• Before You Begin: The Mode Dial ( 8)
Select Mode ( 24)Step 1
Frame the Picture ( 26)Step 2
For more about focus options, see:
• Basic Photography: Focusing Near and Far ( 34)
• More on Photography: More on Focus ( 69)
For information on using the self-timer, see:
• Basic Photography: Focusing Near and Far ( 34)
Focus and Shoot ( 28)Step 3
For more about playback, see:
• More on Playback ( 73)
View the Results ( 31)Step 4
Taking Pictures in Scene Mode................. 37
Flash Photography.................................... 32
Focusing Near and Far .............................. 34
Exposure Compensation........................... 36
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Autofocus ( Mode)
When the monitor is on in mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway. When the monitor is off, the camera focuses
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
P, S, A, and M Modes
In addition to the options available in mode, P, S,
A, and M modes offer control over shutter speed and
aperture, manual focus, and such shooting menu set-
tings as white balance and sensitivity (ISO equivalency),
allowing settings to be adjusted for more challenging
shots. See “More on Photography” ( 47) and “The
Shooting Menu” ( 94).
2 Rotate the mode dial to
Taking Pictures in Mode
This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto)
mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera
settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions,
producing optimal results in most situations.
Step 1 — Select Mode
1 Remove the lens cap
3 Turn the camera on
A beep will sound and the power-on lamp
will light. The camera is ready to shoot when
the monitor shows the view through the
camera lens.
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Number of Exposures Remaining
If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be
displayed in the monitor. No further pictures can be taken until:
• a new memory card is inserted ( 16)
• pictures are deleted ( 116)
It may also be possible to take additional pictures at a lower image quality or size (
54).
Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer can be used to delay shutter release by three or ten seconds. See “Basic
Photography: Focusing Near and Far” ( 34).
Shooting mode
The current shooting
mode or scene selec-
tion is displayed here.
Number of exposures
remaining
The number of pictures
that can be stored on a
memory card depends
on the capacity of the
card and the current
image quality and size.
Shutter speed
Aperture
Choose from four op-
tions depending on how
picture will be used (
54). The default setting
is NORMAL.
Image size
Choose from six op-
tions depending on
how picture will be
used ( 55). The de-
fault setting is
(2592 × 1944).
Flash mode
Choose from six options depending on lighting
and your creative intent ( 32). At the default
setting (auto), the fl ash fi res automatically when
lighting is poor. No icon is displayed in auto
mode.
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Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Basic Photography
1 Ready the camera
Hold the camera steadily in both hands.
Photographs can be framed in the monitor
A or the viewfi nder B.
Don’t Block the Shot
To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures,
keep fi ngers and other objects away from
the lens and fl ash window.
B
A
2 Frame the subject
The camera is equipped with two types of
built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the
camera’s telescoping lens can be used to
magnify the subject up to 4 ×, and digital
zoom, in which digital processing is used to
further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total
of 16 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your
subject in the center of the monitor:
• Press the button to zoom out from the
subject, increasing the area visible in the
frame.
• Press the button to zoom in on the
subject so that it fi lls a larger area of the
frame.
• When the camera is zoomed in to maxi-
mum magnifi cation, holding the button
down for about two seconds will trigger
digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn
yellow, and the green (AF) lamp next to the
viewfi nder will blink. Use the and
buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom
range. To cancel digital zoom, press
until the zoom indicator turns white.
Zoom inZoom out
Step 2 — Frame the Picture
Indicator in monitor shows
amount of zoom when ei-
ther button is pressed
Digital zoom
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Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Basic Photography
Viewfi nder Focus
If the focus brackets in the viewfi nder seem blurred, the
viewfi nder is not in focus. Rotate the diopter adjust-
ment control until the brackets are in sharp focus when
your eye is to the viewfi nder.
Using the Diopter Control
When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfi nder, care should be
taken to avoid accidentally putting your fi ngers or fi ngernails in your eye.
Digital Zoom
In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging
the center portion of the picture to fi ll the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom
does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible
at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
Digital zoom is not available when the monitor is off or in the storage position.
Monitor or Viewfi nder?
Use the monitor to confi rm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing
an image that shows how the fi nal picture will appear. This is particularly useful when
the image in the viewfi nder does not accurately refl ect what will appear in the fi nal
picture, for example when:
• the subject is close to the camera (particularly if the range is 50 cm/1´8˝ or less)
• digital zoom is in effect ( 26)
• image size is set to 2592 × 1728 ( 55)
• an optional converter lens is mounted on the camera ( 148)
Use the viewfi nder when the monitor has been turned off to save power ( 9), or
when bright ambient lighting makes it diffi cult to see the display in the monitor.
Framing Pictures in the Viewfi nder
• At ranges of 1.5 m/4´11˝ or less, use the smaller of the
two frames in the viewfi nder display.
• In mode, the camera focuses on the subject in
the center of the frame, shown by the focus brack-
ets in the viewfi nder. When framing pictures in the
viewfi nder, make sure the focus brackets are over the
subject before pressing the shutter-release button
halfway.
Focus brackets
Small frame
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Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Basic Photography
1 Focus
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
set focus and exposure. In mode, the
camera will automatically focus on the sub-
ject at the center of the frame. Focus and
exposure will lock while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
With the shutter-release button pressed half-
way, check focus and fl ash. Focus is indicat-
ed by the green AF (autofocus) lamp next to
the viewfi nder and the focus indicator in the
monitor. Flash status is shown by the red
(fl ash-ready) lamp next to the viewfi nder and
the fl ash-ready indicator in the monitor.
Red ( ) lamp
Green (AF) lamp
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot
Red ( ) lamp/
fl ash-ready indicator
On
Green (AF) lamp/
focus indicator
On
Flickers
Camera unable to focus on
subject in focus area. Using
focus lock ( 29), focus on
another subject at same dis-
tance, then recompose picture
and shoot.
Subject in focus.
Off Flash off or not required.
Blinks
(red
lamp
only)
Flash charging. Briefl y lift fi n-
ger from shutter-release but-
ton, then try again.
Flash will fi re when picture is
taken.
Focus indicator
Flash-ready indicator
If Both the Green and Red Lamps Blink
If the green (AF) and red ( ) lamps blink together, an error has occurred. Check the
message displayed in the monitor ( 151).
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Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Basic Photography
During Recording
While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink
and a ( recording) or ( wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor. The camera
can continue to take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera
off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while
the green (AF) lamp is blinking or the or icon is displayed. Cutting power
or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in
damage to the camera or card.
When the Monitor Is Off
When the monitor is off, pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus.
2 Take the picture
Press the shutter release button the rest of
the way down to take the picture. To pre-
vent blur, press the shutter-release button
down smoothly.
Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock
Autofocus performs best when:
• There is contrast between the subject and the background. Autofocus may not per-
form well if, for example, the subject is 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 exam-
ple, autofocus may not perform well with objects inside a cage, because the bars of
the cage will be closer to the camera than the main subject and both the bars and
the main subject will be in the focus area.
• The main subject is very dark (the subject should not, however, be too much bright-
er than the background).
• The subject is moving rapidly.
If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, the green (AF) lamp will fl icker when
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use focus lock (see overleaf) to focus
on another subject at the same distance, or use manual focus ( 72).
Continued on page 30
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Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Basic Photography
Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock (continued from page 29)
If the subject is not in the active focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway, the picture may be out of focus. To focus on a subject that will not be in the
active focus area in the fi nal composition, use focus lock:
1 Focus
Position the subject in the center of the frame and
press the shutter-release button halfway.
2 Check the green (AF) lamp
With the shutter-release button pressed halfway,
check that the green (AF) lamp glows steadily,
indicating that the subject is in focus. Focus and
exposure will remain locked while the shutter-re-
lease button is pressed halfway.
3 Recompose the picture
Keeping the shutter-release button pressed half-
way, recompose the picture. Do not change the
distance between camera and subject while focus
lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again
at the new distance.
4 Take the picture
Smoothly press the shutter-release button all the
way down to shoot.
Locking Focus between Shots
To take a series of pictures without stopping to ad-
just focus, keep the shutter-release button pressed
halfway between shots.
The AE/AF-L Button
Focus and exposure can also be locked by pressing the AE/AF-L button. By default,
the AE/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure. When AE-L is selected for the
Controls > AE-L, AF-L option in the setup menu ( 142), the AE/AF-L button will
lock only exposure, while pressing the shutter-release button halfway will lock only
focus (select AF-L to assign focus lock to the AE/AF-L button and exposure lock to
the shutter-release button). This can be used with spot, center-weighted, or spot AF
area metering ( 68) to meter one area of a high-contrast subject while focusing
on another.
More on:
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Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
Basic Photography
Viewing Pictures
Pictures are displayed briefl y at low resolution while being read from the memory card.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor:
1 Rotate the mode dial to
The most recent picture will be displayed in
the monitor.
2 View additional pictures
To view additional pictures, press the multi
selector down or right to view pictures in the
order recorded, up or left to view pictures in
reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed
to scroll quickly to the desired frame.
To return to shooting mode, rotate the mode
dial to .
Step 4 — View the Results
3Delete picture and return to playback.
Done
Erase 1 image(s)?
Erase 1 image(s)?
No
Ye s
SELECTED IMAGES
1
Confi rmation dialog displayed.
2
Highlight Yes (to exit without delet-
ing picture, highlight No and press
center of multi selector).
Erase 1 image(s)?
Erase 1 image(s)?
No
Ye s
SELECTED IMAGES
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Flash Photography
Select a fl ash mode according to lighting conditions. The following options
are available:
Speedlight Options/Repeating Flash
The Speedlight opt. item in the shooting menu for P, S, A, and M modes provides
options for controlling the built-in and optional Speedlights ( 148). To capture a
moving object multiple times in a single frame, choose mode M, set shutter speed to
BULB or TIME, and select On for Speedlight opt. > Repeating fl ash ( 107). Use of
a tripod is recommended.
Optional Speedlights
Optional fl ash accessories can be mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe ( 4).
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency; 58)
A sensitivity setting of 400 is not recommended when using the fl ash.
Option How it works When to use it
Rear-curtain
sync
As for slow sync, except
that fl ash does not fi re
until just before shutter
closes.
Creates effect of stream of light behind
moving objects. Care should be taken
at slow shutter speeds to prevent blur.
Slow sync
Auto fl ash combined with
slow shutter speeds.
Use to capture both subject and back-
ground at night or under dim light.
Care should be taken at slow shutter
speeds to prevent blur.
Anytime Flash
( fi ll fl ash)
Flash fi res whenever pic-
ture is taken.
Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Auto with
red-eye
reduction
Pre-fl ash fi res before main
fl ash, minimizing “red
eye” caused by fl ash re-
fl ecting from retina.
Use for portraits (works best when sub-
ject is well within range of fl ash and
looking at pre-fl ash). Not recommended
when quick shutter response is required.
Flash Cancel
(off)
Flash will not fi re even
when lighting is poor.
Use when subject is not in range of fl ash,
to capture natural lighting, or where
fl ash photography is prohibited. If red
() lamp fl ickers, care should be taken to
prevent blur.
NO ICON
Auto
Flash fi res when lighting
is poor. Best choice in most situations.
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Basic Photography
To choose a fl ash mode:
Flash Range
Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out,
the fl ash has a range of 0.5 – 4.5 m/1´8˝ – 14´9˝ (Auto ISO). The range at maximum zoom
is 0.5 – 2.8 m/1´8˝ – 9´2˝ (Auto ISO). At ranges of 0.5 m (1´8˝) or less, the fl ash may be
unable to light the entire subject. When using the fl ash at short range, play pictures
back after shooting to check the results.
The Flash-Ready Light
A short pause is required between exposures for the fl ash system to charge. If the
red ( ) lamp next to the viewfi nder blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway, the fl ash is charging. Lift your fi nger briefl y from the shutter-release button
and try again.
Low Battery
If the built-in Speedlight fi res while the (low battery) icon is displayed, the monitor
will turn off while the fl ash system charges.
Keep the Flash Window Clear
Keep your fi ngers and other objects away from the fl ash window and photocell. If a
shot seems dark even though the fl ash has fi red, you may have accidentally blocked
the fl ash window. Check that the fl ash is unobstructed and try again.
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off ( ) or set to slow sync ( ) or rear-curtain
sync ( ), shutter speed slows and pictures may be blurred. At speeds below ¼ s, the
shutter-speed indicator in the monitor will turn yellow to indicate that pictures may
be affected by “ noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, bright pixels. Noise can be
reduced by turning noise reduction on ( 111). At speeds slower than 130 s, we recom-
mend using a tripod or resting the camera on a steady, level surface.
Press button until desired mode
displayed in monitor.
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Focusing Near and Far
Choose a focus mode according to your subject and composition.
Option When to use itHow it works
Self-timer
Use for self portraits or to
prevent pictures from blurring
when shutter-release button
is pressed.
Combines autofocus (see above)
at distances of 1 cm (0.4˝) or more
with shutter-release delay of 10 s
or 3 s.
Macro close-up Use for close-ups.
Camera can focus on objects as
close as 1 cm (0.4˝) to lens.
Infi nity
Use when shooting distant
scenes through foreground
objects such as windows.
Focus is fi xed at infi nity. Flash is
disabled.
NO ICON
Autofocus
Use when subject is 50 cm
(1´8˝) or more from lens.
Camera automatically adjusts focus
according to distance to subject.
To choose a focus mode:
Macro Close-Up
Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. To focus as close as 1 cm (0.4˝) to
the lens, zoom the camera out until the icon in the monitor turns green.
Manual Focus
For information on manual focus, see “More on Photography: Manual Focus” (
72).
Press button until desired mode
displayed in monitor.
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Self-Timer Mode
The self-timer is generally used for self-portraits or when taking low-light
or close-up shots without a fl ash, when it prevents pictures from being
blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button
is pressed.
When using the self-timer option, mount the camera on a tripod (recom-
mended) or rest it on a fl at, level surface.
1
Press ( ) button until and
icons are displayed in monitor. Ad-
just settings and frame picture.
The Self-Timer
The Continuous option in the shooting menu is automatically set to Single while
the self-timer is on. The self-timer is not available in movie mode or when Fireworks
show is selected in the scene-mode menu.
Manual Focus
Select the self-timer before choosing a focus distance. Choosing another focus mode
will automatically cancel manual focus.
Check focus.
2
Start timer. Press once for delay of
about 10 s, twice for delay of about 3 s.
Press a third time to turn self-timer off.
Count-down timer in monitor shows
number of seconds remaining until
shutter is released.
3
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To cancel exposure compensation, choose a value of ±0. In and
modes, exposure compensation will be reset to ±0 when the camera is
turned off or the mode dial is turned to another setting.
Exposure Compensation
To obtain the desired results with certain compositions (for example, when
large areas of the frame are very bright, very dark, or contain areas of high
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 (underexpo-
sure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 13 EV. To choose a value for
exposure compensation, press the button and rotate the command dial:
Compensation displayed in moni-
tor at values other than ±0. Check
image in monitor before shoot-
ing.
Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation
As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very bright-
ly lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow)
or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative
values when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing
a forest of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main
subject. This is because the camera, in order to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure,
tends to lower exposure when the frame is very bright and raise exposure when the
frame is very dark, which can make naturally bright subjects look dim and naturally
dark subjects appear over-bright, or “washed out.”
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Taking Pictures in Scene Mode
(scene) mode offers a menu of fi fteen “scenes,” each corresponding to
a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Cam-
era settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the
user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately.
Scene
Use where fl ash photography is prohibited. 41
Use when light is coming from behind the subject,
throwing their features into shadow. 42
Use to copy text and line drawings. 42
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of fl owers,
insects, and other small objects. 41
Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a
fi rework. 41
Use when taking landscape shots at night. 40
Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and
sunrises. 40
Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in sky-
scapes, forests, and other landscape shots. 40
Use for bright subjects such as snowfi elds, beaches,
and sunlit expanses of water. 39
Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop. 39
Use to capture background details or the effects of
candlelight and other indoor lighting. 39
Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out
clearly while background details are softened. 39
Description
Portrait
Back light
Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural
light before sunrise and after sunset. 43
Use for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidly-mov-
ing subjects. 43
Use to take a series of pictures that will later be joined
on a computer to form a panorama. 42
Dusk/Dawn
Sports
Panorama assist
Copy
Close up
Fireworks show
Museum
Night landscape
Sunset
Landscape
Beach/Snow
Night portrait
Party/Indoor
Shooting in Scene Mode
Turn the monitor on before shooting in scene mode.
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To select a scene:
3
Choose scene.* Current selection
shown by large icon and caption.
Landscape 4
Make selection and return to shoot-
ing mode. Selected scene shown by
icon in monitor.
Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to fl ash ( ; 32)
or focus mode ( ; 34). These restrictions are noted on the pages that
follow.
Camera Shake
At slow shutter speeds, pictures may be blurred. In this section, precautions appropri-
ate for avoiding blur are indicated by stars:
✭ hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body
✭ ✭ use tripod or rest camera on fl at, level surface
Autofocus ( Mode)
In mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
1
Select .
2Portrait
Display scene menu.
* Scene can also be selected by rotating
command dial. Press button to exit
without changing current selection.
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Use for shots that provide natural balance between main
subject and background when shooting portraits under low
light.
Auto ( can be selected)
✭
Beach/Snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfi elds,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
Auto (other modes can be selected) Auto (other modes can be selected)
Use for shots that include details of the background, or to
capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-
ground lighting. ✭
Auto (other modes can be selected) (other modes can be selected)
The following scenes are available:
Portrait
Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while
background details are softened, lending composition
sense of depth.
• Degree of softening depends on amount of light available.
• Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector ( 70).
(other modes can be selected) Auto (other modes can be selected)
Noise reduction ( 40) turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds.
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Landscape
Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors,
and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.
( can be selected)
Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
(other modes can be selected) Auto ( can be selected)
✭
Night landscape
A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
• Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds.
• Focus is fi xed at infi nity, eliminating the need to check focus before
shooting.
✭✭
( can be selected)
Focus is fi xed at infi nity, eliminating the need to check focus before shoot-
ing.
Noise Reduction
“ Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in
pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. This effect is particularly noticeable in dark areas
of the picture. At settings of Night portrait, Night landscape, and Dusk/Dawn,
pictures taken at shutter speeds of about ¼ s or slower are processed to reduce noise
(this more than doubles the time needed to process pictures before they are saved to
the memory card). NR is displayed in the monitor when noise reduction is in effect.
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Museum
Use indoors where fl ash photography is prohibited (for ex-
ample, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in
which you do not want to use the fl ash.
• The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 97) turns on automatically, reducing the
effects of inadvertent camera movement.
• Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to
obtain permission fi rst.
✭
Auto ( and can be selected)
Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding
burst of light from a fi rework.
✭✭
Close up
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of fl owers,
insects, and other small objects, with the background ar-
tistically blurred.
• Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. To focus on objects
as close as 1 cm/0.4˝ to the lens, adjust zoom until the macro close-up
icon ( ) in monitor turns green.
• Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector ( 70).
✭
(other modes can be selected) ( can be selected)
Focus is fi xed at infi nity, eliminating the need to check focus before shoot-
ing.
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Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board
or in printed matter such as a business card.
• Use macro close-up ( 34) to focus on objects close to the camera.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the fi nal picture.
(other modes can be selected) Auto (other modes can be selected)
Back light
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throw-
ing their features into shadow, or when the subject is in the
shade but the background is brightly lit. The fl ash will fi re
automatically to “fi ll in” (illuminate) shadows.
Auto ( can be selected)
Panorama assist
Use to take a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single
scene (e.g., a panorama or 360 ° virtual-reality image). See “Taking Pictures
for a Panorama” ( 44).
• Auto white balance and exposure are determined by the fi rst picture in
each series.
• Flash and focus mode can not be changed after shooting begins.
• Each series of pictures is stored in a separate folder with a name con-
sisting of a folder number, “P_”, and a three-digit sequence number
assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., “101P_001”).
(other modes can be selected) Auto (other modes can be selected)
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Sports
High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports
shots.
Auto (other modes can be selected)
Dusk/Dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
• Noise reduction ( 40) turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds.
• Focus is fi xed at infi nity, eliminating the need to check focus before
shooting.
✭
( can be selected)
Scene Mode
Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If
results are not satisfactory, choose (auto), P, S, A, or M mode and try again.
• Monitor turns off during shooting. Frame pictures in viewfi nder.
• Camera records pictures at about three frames per second while shutter-
release button is fully pressed.
• Focus, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the fi rst
picture in each series.
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Taking Pictures for a Panorama
1
3
Select how pictures will be joined together in completed panorama. This is the
direction in which to pan the camera after each shot. Yellow AE-L icon in monitor
shows that white balance and exposure will lock with fi rst shot.
Bottom to top
Right to left Left to right
Top to
bottom
Panorama assist
Highlight ( Panorama assist).
2
Default pan direction displayed in
monitor.
4Take fi rst picture. About one third
of picture is shown superimposed on
view through lens. If pan direction
is left to right, picture will appear on
left side of monitor. AE-L icon turns
white to show that white balance and
exposure settings for this picture apply
to all pictures in series.
Panorama Assist
The pan direction, fl ash mode, and focus mode can not be changed after the fi rst
picture is taken. Shooting will end if the monitor is closed.
Use a Tripod
Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots.
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5
7
End series.
Compose next shot to overlap with
previous picture.
6
Take next picture. Repeat steps 5–6 un-
til all shots in series have been taken.
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist
To view pictures taken at a setting of Panorama assist, select All folders in the play-
back Folders menu, or select the appropriate folder from the folder list ( 118).
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“Basic Photography” introduced the basics of
taking pictures in (auto) and (scene)
modes. This chapter explains some of the more
frequently-used camera functions in greater de-
tail, and describes how to take pictures in P, S,
A, and M modes.
Controlling Exposure ................................ 48
Image Quality and Size ............................ 54
Sensitivity.................................................. 58
White Balance ........................................... 60
Continuous ................................................ 63
Sharpening, Contrast, and Color ............. 65
Metering.................................................... 68
More on Focus........................................... 69
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Controlling Exposure
In (auto) and (scene) modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter
speed and aperture to produce optimal exposure. In P, S, A, and M modes,
shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted to suit the user’s creative intent.
Mode How it works When to use it
Best choice in most situations.
High shutter speeds freeze ac-
tion. Low shutter speeds sug-
gest movement by blurring mov-
ing objects.
Large apertures (small f/-num-
bers) soften background details
and let more light into camera,
increasing range of fl ash. Small
apertures (large f/-numbers) in-
crease depth of fi eld, bringing
main subject and background
into focus.
Use when you want complete
control over exposure.
User controls both shutter speed
and aperture.
M
Manual
User chooses aperture; camera
sets shutter-speed for best re-
sults.
A
Aperture-priority
auto
User chooses shutter speed;
camera sets aperture for best
results.
S
Shutter-priority
auto
Camera sets shutter speed and
aperture for best exposure. Flex-
ible program can be used to se-
lect additional combinations of
shutter speed and aperture that
will produce the same exposure.
P
Programmed
auto
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P: Programmed Auto
In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and
aperture according to the amount of light available, producing optimal
exposure in most situations. Adjustments to exposure can be made using
exposure compensation ( 36) or exposure bracketing ( 109).
Flexible Program
In programmed auto, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture
can be selected by rotating the command dial (fl exible program). Each com-
bination of shutter speed and aperture will produce the same exposure.
Restoring Default Values for Shutter Speed and Aperture
Default values for shutter speed and aperture can be restored by rotating the com-
mand dial until the asterisk (“*”) is no longer displayed. Default values can also be
restored by selecting another mode or turning the camera off.
Shutter speed and aperture shown
in monitor. Asterisk (“*”) appears
when fl exible program is in effect.
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Select mode P.
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S: Shutter-Priority Auto
In shutter-priority auto, the user selects the shutter speed by rotating the
command dial; aperture is set automatically by the camera in response to
lighting conditions. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8 s and 1
/
4000 s
in increments equivalent to 1 EV (one step).
If the selected shutter speed would result in the picture being under- or over-
exposed, the shutter speed display in the monitor will fl ash when the shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try
again. At slow shutter speeds, the shutter-speed indicator in the monitor will
turn yellow to show that “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-
colored pixels may appear in the fi nal photograph. We recommend that you
either choose a faster shutter speed or use noise reduction ( 111).
Ultra HS
When Ultra HS is selected in the Continuous menu ( 63), the frame advance rate
is fi xed at thirty frames per second, with the result that shutter speed can not be set
to a value slower than 1
/
30 s.
Faster Shutter Speeds
When a shutter speed of 1
/
4000 s is selected in shutter-priority auto, aperture is restricted
to values between f/4.4 and f/7.9 when the camera is zoomed all the way out, or to
f/7.3 when the camera is zoomed all the way in. If you are unable to achieve optimum
exposure in shutter-priority auto, choose aperture-priority auto (exposure mode A),
zoom the camera all the way out, and select the smallest aperture (largest f/-number).
Depending on the amount of light available, it may be possible to achieve optimum
exposure at shutter speeds as fast as 1
/
4000 s (1
/
8000 s in Ultra HS mode).
Shutter speed displayed in monitor.
21
Select mode S.
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A: Aperture-Priority Auto
In aperture-priority auto, aperture is controlled by rotating the command
dial; shutter speed is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting
conditions. Aperture varies in increments equivalent to 13 EV (13 step); de-
pending on the zoom position you may be able to achieve apertures as large
as f/5 or as small as f/8.
If the selected aperture would result in the picture being under- or over-ex-
posed, the aperture display in the monitor will fl ash when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try again.
An aperture of f/8 may not be available at some zoom positions. For smaller
apertures, try zooming the camera out.
Aperture and Zoom
The maximum and minimum values for aperture are the maximum and minimum
values for the camera lens, adjusted for the current zoom setting. Higher f/-num-
bers (smaller apertures) can be achieved by zooming the camera in, lower f/-num-
bers (larger apertures) by zooming the camera out. Unless On is chosen for Zoom
options > Fixed aperture in the shooting menu ( 105), aperture will change as the
camera is zoomed in or out. If the second-highest aperture setting is selected with the
camera zoomed all the way out and the camera is then zoomed in, the camera will
vary the f/-number to maintain aperture at the second-highest setting for the current
zoom position.
Aperture displayed in monitor.
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Select mode A.
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M: Manual
In manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aper-
ture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 8 s and 1
/
4000 s in increments
equivalent to 1 EV (one step), or the shutter can be held open for long time-
exposures of up to ten minutes (see opposite page). Aperture can be set
to values between the minimum and maximum in increments equivalent to
13 EV (13 step).
4
Select remaining item (aperture or
shutter speed).
Set selected item. Repeat steps 2 – 3
until desired exposure is achieved.
5
2
Set selected item. Exposure display
shows amount picture will be under-
or over-exposed at selected setting.
3
Select shutter speed or aperture. Se-
lected item (shown in green) changes
each time button is pressed.
1
Select mode M.
If the Shutter Speed Is Displayed in Red
If the selected shutter speed exceeds the limits of the camera’s exposure control sys-
tem, the shutter speed will be displayed in red and no pictures can be taken.
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Understanding the Exposure Display
The exposure display in the monitor shows the amount pictures will be under- or over-
exposed at the values currently selected for shutter speed and aperture. The amount
exposure deviates from the value suggested by the camera is shown in EVs (–2 to +2 EV
in increments of 1
/
3 EV).
Underexposed
–1
–2 ±0 +2
+1
Overexposed
(Values in EVs)
Long Time-Exposures
When Single is selected for Continuous ( 63) in manual exposure mode, the shut-
ter can be left open for long time-exposures of up to ten minutes. With shutter speed
selected in the monitor, rotate the command dial until the shutter-speed display shows
BULB or TIME. The length of time the shutter will remain open depends on the option
selected for Exposure options > Bulb/Time in the shooting menu ( 104):
• Bulb release: The shutter will remain open as long
as the shutter-release button is held down, to a maxi-
mum of ten minutes. Shutter-speed display shows
BULB10M.
• Timed release: Select this option for time exposures
of thirty seconds, one minute, three minutes, fi ve
minutes, or ten minutes. The shutter will open when
the shutter-release button is pressed and remain open
until the exposure is complete or the shutter-release
button is pressed a second time. Shutter-speed dis-
play shows TIME and the selected exposure time (e.g.,
“TIME30S”).
To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, we recommend using a tripod and a re-
mote shutter release such as the MC-EU1 remote cord. To reduce “noise” in the form
of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels, use noise reduction ( 111).
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Image Quality and Size
Together, image quality and size determine how much space each picture
occupies on the memory card.
Image Quality
The camera stores pictures in one of two formats: TIFF (HI quality) and JPEG
(FINE, NORMAL, and BASIC quality). JPEG images are compressed to reduce
the amount of memory each picture occupies. Images are analyzed in blocks
eight pixels on a side and detail within each block selectively reduced. The
more images are compressed, the smaller the resulting fi les and the less
space occupied on the memory card. Compressing images to make very
small fi les may however cause the block pattern to become visible, and there
may also be noticeable loss of detail. The actual effects depend on the type
of subject and the size of the image when printed or displayed.
Option Format Description Compression
HI TIFF
(RGB)
Image stored in TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
with no compression. Use when fi delity is of par-
amount importance. Only available at image sizes
of (2592 × 1944) and (2592 × 1728).
None
FINE
JPEGNORMAL Normal image quality, suited to most applications.
File size reduced to roughly 1
/
8 of original.
BASIC
Basic image quality, suitable for pictures that will
be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.
File size reduced to roughly 1
/
16 of original.
Fine image quality, suitable for enlargements or
high quality prints. File size reduced to roughly
¼ of original.
Low
High
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom is not available at HI image quality.
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Image Size
Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the picture, measured in
pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less memory to store, making
them suited to distribution by e-mail and the web. Conversely, the larger
the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without
becoming noticeably “grainy.” Choose an image size according to the space
available on the memory card and the task at hand.
DescriptionOption
1024 × 768 Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for example, as in illustration in
a letter or report), or to display on monitors 17˝ or larger.
1280 × 960 Will print at a size of about 10.8 × 8.1 cm (4˝ × 3˝).*
1600 × 1200 Will print at a size of about 13.5 × 10.2 cm (5
1
/
3˝ × 4˝).*
2592 × 1944 Will print at a size of about 21.9 × 16.5 cm (8 ½˝ × 6 ½˝).*
2592 × 1728
The top and bottom of the frame are cropped out to produce a
picture of the same proportions as photographs taken with a 35-
mm fi lm camera. The green (AF) lamp blinks slowly to show that
pictures can not be accurately framed in the viewfi nder.
640 × 480 Can be displayed full screen on 13˝ monitors. Suited to distribu-
tion by e-mail or the web.
* Assumes a printer resolution of 300 dpi.
Print Size
The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the higher the
resolution, the smaller the fi nal print size.
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To choose image quality or size:
3
Display options for highlighted item.
2592X1944
1600X1200
1280X960
1024X768
640X480
2592X1728
IMAGE SIZE
Highlight Image quality or Image
size.
Image quality
Image size
IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE
2
The Shooting Menu
Image quality and size can also be set using the Image quality/size option in the
shooting menu ( 94).
5
Make selection. Repeat steps 2–5 to
change remaining item.
Image quality
Image size
IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE
Highlight option.
2592X1944
1600X1200
1280X960
1024X768
640X480
2592X1728
IMAGE SIZE
4
1
IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE menu
displayed.
Image quality
Image size
IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE
6
Rotate mode dial to , , P, S,
A, or M. Current image quality and
size displayed in monitor.
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* All fi gures are approximate. File size of JPEG images varies with scene recorded.
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
The approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 16 MB, 64 MB, and 96 MB
cards at different combinations of image quality and size is shown below.
Card
Image size
16 MB 64 MB
Image
quality
2592 ×
1944
1600 ×
1200
1280 ×
960
1024 ×
768
640 ×
480
2592 ×
1728
27
14
7
1
163
84
42
7
4
28
56
109
229
144
86
—
1377
867
520
—
—
347
578
918
121
69
37
—
731
418
227
—
—
151
278
488
86
47
24
—
520
285
150
—
—
100
190
347
59
31
16
—
354
188
97
—
—
65
125
236
24
12
6
1
146
75
38
6
4
25
50
97
HI
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
HI
HI
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
96 MB
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Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M)
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher
the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing the same
exposure to be achieved with faster shutter speeds or smaller apertures. In a
fi lm camera, sensitivity is a characteristic of the fi lm, not the camera. The ISO
ratings on fi lm packages are a measure of sensitivity —the higher the ISO rat-
ing, the more sensitive the fi lm. Higher sensitivity is achieved by altering the
chemical composition of the fi lm, causing a random pattern, called “grain,”
to appear in the fi nal picture. In a digital camera, increased sensitivity has a
similar effect: higher sensitivities allow higher shutter speeds, at the expense
of “noise” — randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels that appear mainly in
dark parts of the image.
In (auto) and (scene) modes, the camera automatically raises sensi-
tivity when lighting is poor. In P, S, A, and M modes, the following options
are available:
Option
50
Description
Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of 50. Recommended except
when lighting is poor or when faster shutter speeds are required (e.g.,
when photographing moving objects). Noise may appear in pictures taken
at ISO settings above this value.
100
Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of 100.
200
Auto
Equivalent to a setting of 50 under normal conditions; when lighting is
poor, however, camera automatically compensates by raising sensitivity to
a maximum equivalent to ISO 200.
Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of 200.
400
Approximately equivalent to an ISO rating of 400.
Auto
In and modes, or when a sensitivity of Auto is selected in P, S, A, or M
mode, an ISO icon is displayed in the monitor whenever sensitivity is raised above ISO
50 equivalent. Noise may appear in pictures taken when this icon is displayed.
Noise Reduction
Noise reduction ( 111) can be used to reduce noise in pictures taken at shutter
speeds of about ¼ s or slower.
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To choose a value for sensitivity:
Exposure Mode
If Auto is selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, sensitivity will be
fi xed at ISO 50 equivalent and will not vary with lighting conditions.
Using the Flash
A setting of 400 is intended for use with natural lighting. Choose Auto, 50, 100, or
200 when using the fl ash.
The Shooting Menu
Sensitivity can also be set using the Sensitivity option in the shooting menu ( 94).
Make selection.
50
100
200
400
Auto
SENSITIVITY
2
3Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, or M.
At settings other than Auto, ISO
value is displayed in monitor.
1
SENSITIVITY menu displayed.
50
100
200
400
Auto
SENSITIVITY
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White Balance (P, S, A and M)
The color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the
light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with
the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are
in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the fi lm
used in fi lm cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by process-
ing information from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) according to the color
of the light source. This process is known as a “white balance adjustment.”
In and modes, white balance is adjusted automatically to suit the
selected scene. In P, S, A, and M modes, you can choose from the following
white balance options:
DescriptionOption
Cloudy
Incandescent
Shade Use under sunny skies when your subject is in the shade.
Speedlight White balance adjusted for light produced by built-in fl ash.
White balance adjusted for incandescent lighting.
Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
White bal preset White object used as a reference to set white balance under
unusual lighting conditions.
Auto White balance adjusted automatically to suit lighting condi-
tions. Best choice in most situations.
Use when shooting outdoors under cloudy skies.
Fluorescent White balance adjusted for fl uorescent lighting.
To choose a white balance setting:
Make selection. (To fi ne-tune white
balance, rotate command dial. See
following page.)
Auto
Auto
White bal preset
White bal preset
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Cloudy
Speedlight
Speedlight
WHITE BALANCE 1/2
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WHITE BALANCE menu displayed.
Auto
White bal preset
White bal preset
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Cloudy
Speedlight
Speedlight
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3Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, or M.
At settings other than Auto, white
balance is shown in monitor.
Fine-Tuning White Balance
At settings other than (Auto) and (White bal preset), white balance
can be “fi ne tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light
source or to create pictures with a “warm” or “cold” cast. Except in the
case of (Fluorescent), adjustments can be made in the range +3 to –3 in
increments of one. Higher settings can be used to lend images a bluish tinge
or to compensate for light sources with a yellow or red cast. Lower settings
can be used to make pictures slightly yellow or red or to compensate for light
sources with a blue cast.
When white balance is set to (Fluorescent),
you can choose from three different bulb types
(see table at right).
To fi ne-tune white balance, display the white-bal-
ance menu and highlight an option as described
above, then follow the steps below:
Option
Bulb type
FL1
White (W)
FL3
Daylight (D)
FL2
Daylight White/
Neutral (N)
2
Make selection. To return to shoot-
ing mode, rotate mode dial to P, S,
A, or M.
Auto
Auto
White bal preset
White bal preset
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Cloudy
Speedlight
Speedlight
WHITE BALANCE 1/2
+2
+1
±0
Auto
Auto
White bal p
White bal p
Daylight
Incandesce
Incandesce
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Cloudy
Speedlight
Speedlight
WHITE BALANCE 1/2
1
Choose value for fi ne tuning.
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Preset White Balance
Preset white balance is used when shooting under
mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources
with a strong color cast (for example, to make pic-
tures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as
though they had been taken under white light). If
the multi selector is pressed to the right when
White bal preset is selected in the white-balance
menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown
above at right will be displayed in the monitor.
WHITE BAL PRESET
Cancel
Measure
Option
Cancel
Measure
Description
Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance from the memory
and sets white balance to this value.
To measure a new value for white balance, place a white object, such
as a piece of paper, under the lighting that will be used in the fi nal pic-
ture. Frame this object so that it fi lls the square in the center of the
menu shown above. Highlight Measure and press the center of the
multi selector to measure a new value for white balance (shutter will be
released and camera will return to original zoom position, but no picture
will be recorded).
The Shooting Menu
White balance can also be set using the White balance option in the shooting menu
( 94).
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Continuous (P, S, A, and M)
In P, S, A, and M modes, the Continuous option
in the shooting menu can be used to take pictures
in a rapid sequence. This can be used to capture
fl eeting expressions on a portrait subject, photo-
graph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or
capture motion in a series of pictures.
CONTINUOUS
Single
Continuous H
Continuous L
Multi-shot 16
Ultra HS
5 shot buffer
DescriptionOption
5 shot buffer
Camera records pictures at up to 1.5 fps (three frames every two
seconds) while shutter-release button is pressed, but only last
fi ve pictures are recorded to memory card.
Ultra HS
Camera records pictures 320 × 240 pixels in size while shutter-re-
lease button is pressed. Shooting stops after one hundred pic-
tures or when shutter-release button is released. Image quality
is set to NORMAL, allowing pictures to be taken at up to 30 fps.
With each sequence, camera creates new folder in which all
photos in sequence are stored. Folder name consists of “N_”
followed by three-digit number assigned automatically by cam-
era. Exposure count is shown in monitor.
Multi-shot 16
Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes sixteen
consecutive pictures 648 × 486 pixels in size at rate of about 2 fps
and arranges them in four rows to form a single picture mea-
suring 2592 × 1944 pixels. Only available at image size of
2592 × 1944.
Continuous L
Camera records pictures at up to 1.5 fps (three frames every two
seconds) while shutter-release button is pressed. Rate of record-
ing will drop when (wait) icon is displayed.
Continuous H
Camera records pictures at up to three frames per second while
shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of seven shots.
Monitor turns off during shooting; frame pictures in viewfi nder.
Single One shot recorded each time shutter-release button is pressed.
HI Image Quality
Options other than Single are not available when HI is selected for image quality.
Using the Menus
For more information on menu operations, see “Using the Menus” ( 10).
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Using a Flash
At settings other than Single, the built-in Speedlight turns off automatically and will
not fi re even when lighting is poor. Optional Speedlights mounted on the accessory
shoe can be used at settings other than Ultra HS.
Focus, Exposure, and White Balance
At settings other than Single, focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by
the fi rst picture in each series.
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom is not available at settings of Multi-shot 16 and Ultra HS.
Noise Reduction ( 111)
Noise reduction can not be used in combination with settings other than Single.
Ultra HS
Ultra HS can not be used in combination with BSS ( 97) or bracketing ( 109). If
the monitor is swivelled to point in the same direction as the lens during shooting, the
display in the monitor will be inverted.
During shooting, the zoom indicator in the monitor will
move from S (start) to E (end). To interrupt shooting
before one hundred pictures have been recorded, lift
your fi nger from the shutter-release button.
The Memory Buffer
During shooting, pictures are stored in a temporary memory buffer before being trans-
ferred to the memory card for permanent storage. You can continue to take pictures
as long as room is available in the buffer. When the buffer is full, a (wait) icon will
be displayed and shooting will be suspended. More pictures can be taken as soon as
enough memory becomes available in the buffer.
Continuous
At settings other than Single, the current “continu-
ous” setting is shown by an icon in the monitor when
the camera is in P, S, A, or M mode.
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Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M)
In P, S, A, and M modes, the shooting menu ( 94) offers options for sharp-
ening outlines, improving contrast, and adjusting color during shooting. Op-
tions can be chosen to suit the subject or according to how the picture will
be used.
Image Sharpening
In
and
modes, the camera automati-
cally processes pictures to emphasize the borders
between light and dark areas of the picture,
making edges seem sharper. As this processing
takes place after shooting, its effects can not be
previewed in the monitor, but they will be visible
in the fi nal picture. In P, S, A, and M modes, the
image-sharpening menu gives you control over
the amount of sharpening performed.
DescriptionOption
Auto Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount of sharpening
varies from shot to shot.
High Pictures processed to increase sharpness, making edges more dis-
tinct.
Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all images.
Low Sharpening reduced below normal level.
Off No sharpening performed.
Auto
High
Normal
Low
Off
IMAGE SHARPENING
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Image Adjustment
In
and
modes, the camera automatically
adjusts contrast for optimal results before record-
ing pictures to the memory card. In P, S, A, and
M modes, the image-adjustment menu grants
control over contrast.
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Auto
Normal
More contrast
Less contrast
DescriptionOption
Less contrast
Picture processed to decrease difference between light and
dark areas, reducing contrast. Recommended when light is
very bright, creating strong shadows on subject.
More contrast
Picture processed to emphasize difference between light and
dark areas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting un-
der overcast skies or shooting low contrast subjects such as
landscapes.
Normal
Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all
pictures. Suitable for a wide variety of scenes, from dark to
bright.
Auto Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting
conditions.
Image Adjustment
At settings other than Auto, the current image-adjust-
ment setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor
when the camera is in P, S, A, or M mode.
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Saturation Control
Saturation control is used to heighten or reduce
the vividness of colors.
SATURATION CONTROL
Maximum
Enhanced
Normal
Moderate
Minimum
Black&white
Black-and-White
When Black&white is selected, monitor shows the
view through the lens in black-and-white. A icon
appears in the monitor when the camera is in P, S, A,
or M mode.
DescriptionOption
Black&white
Pictures recorded in black-and-white. Black-and-white images
require same amount of memory as color images, but show a
higher level of detail. Black&white can not be used in combi-
nation with digital zoom, white balance, white-balance brack-
eting, or a Lens setting of Slide copy adptr.
0 Normal Best choice in most situations.
+2 Maximum Use for vivid, photoprint effect when taking pictures that will
be printed “as is,” without further modifi cation.
+1 Enhanced
–1 Moderate Use when taking pictures that will later be retouched on a
computer.
–2 Minimum
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Metering (P, S, A, and M)
In P, S, A, and M modes, the metering menu of-
fers a choice of four metering methods for deter-
mining how the camera sets exposure (in and
modes, matrix metering is used). Choose a
metering method suited to the composition and
lighting conditions.
METERING
Matrix
Spot
Center-weighted
Spot AF area
Option How it works
Matrix
Camera compares mea-
surements from 256 ar-
eas of frame with library
of typical compositions
to produce optimal ex-
posure for entire picture.
Best choice in most situations.
When to use it
Spot
Camera meters area
shown by square in
center of monitor. Only
about 132 of frame is me-
tered.
Ensures that subject in metering target
will be correctly exposed even when
background is much brighter or darker.
Can be used with autoexposure lock (
30) to meter off-center subjects.
Center-
weighted
Camera meters entire
frame but assigns weight
of 80% to area in cen-
ter of frame occupying
roughly ¼ of total.
Classic meter for portraits; preserves
background details while letting lighting
conditions at center of frame determine
exposure. Can be used with autoex-
posure lock ( 30) to meter off-center
subjects.
Spot AF
area
Camera meters active fo-
cus area when Manual
or Auto selected for Fo-
cus options > AF area
mode ( 69).
Links spot metering to active focus area.
Use instead of autoexposure lock to me-
ter off-center subjects. Matrix metering
is used when focus-area selection is off; if
monitor is off, spot metering is used.
Metering
At settings other than Matrix, the current metering
method is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
Spot metering exposure target
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Focus Options
The Focus options item in the shooting menu
for P, S, A, and M modes ( 94) contains three
options controlling focus settings.
Option
Auto
Description
Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to
camera. Selected focus area is displayed in red when shutter-release but-
ton is pressed halfway. Choose this setting to minimize risk of pictures
being out of focus when subject is moving erratically or in other situa-
tions in which there is little time to check focus.
Manual
Off
Camera focuses on subject in center focus area (shown by focus brackets
in viewfi nder). No focus area indicators appear in monitor. Can be used
in combination with focus lock ( 29) to focus on off-center subjects.
User selects focus area manually using multi selector. Can be used in-
stead of focus lock ( 29) to focus on relatively motionless subjects that
are not centered in frame.
Restrictions on Focus Area Selection
Focus-area selection is not available when the monitor is off or digital zoom ( 26) is
in effect. In these cases, the center focus area is used.
AF Area Mode
In (auto) mode (and at all scene-mode set-
tings except Portrait and Close up), the camera
automatically focuses on the subject in the focus
area at the center of the frame, shown by the
focus brackets in the viewfi nder. In P, S, A, and
M modes, a total of fi ve focus areas are avail-
able, making it possible to focus on an off-center
subject without using focus lock. AF area mode
determines how the focus area is selected.
AF AREA MODE
Auto
Manual
Off
FOCUS OPTIONS
AF area mode
Auto-focus mode
Focus confirmation
More on Focus (P, S, A, and M)
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Manual Focus Area Selection
When Manual is selected for AF area mode, fi ve
focus areas are displayed in the monitor. Press
the multi selector up, down, left, or right to select
the focus area containing your subject. Manual
focus area selection can be used in combination
with focus lock ( 29) if the subject does not fall
in any of the fi ve focus areas.
Spot AF Area Metering
Focus area selection (both manual and automatic) can be used in combina-
tion with spot AF-area metering to meter exposure only in the active focus
area ( 68).
Auto-Focus Mode
In P, S, A, and M modes, the Auto-focus mode
option determines how the camera focuses when
the monitor is on (single autofocus is used when
the monitor is off, regardless of the setting cho-
sen for Auto-focus mode).
AUTO-FOCUS MODE
Single AF
Continuous AF
Option
Single AF
Continuous AF
Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus before picture
is taken. Note that pictures can be taken even when camera is
not in focus; check green (AF) lamp before shooting.
Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
If monitor is off, pictures can only be taken when camera is in
focus. Choose this option to save batteries. Note that when
monitor is on, pictures can be taken even if camera is not in fo-
cus; check green (AF) lamp before shooting.
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Focus Confi rmation
Use focus confi rmation to determine exactly
what areas of the frame are in focus before a pic-
ture is taken. Focus confi rmation affects only the
view through the lens shown in the monitor; no
indicators of focus appear in the fi nal picture.
Option
Description
Manual
focus
Areas of the image that are in focus will be sharply outlined in monitor
in manual focus mode ( 72).
Off
No indication of focus appears in monitor.
On
Areas of the image that are in focus will be sharply outlined in monitor
in all focus modes ( 34).
FOCUS CONFIRMATION
Manual focus
On
Off
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Manual Focus
In P, S, A, and M modes, manual focus is available for situations in which
you can not achieve the desired results using autofocus. The focus distance
can be selected from preset values ranging from 1 cm (0.4˝) to infi nity. To use
manual focus:
Close-Ups
Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. At some zoom positions, the
camera may be unable to focus at very short distances (the end of the manual focus
display). If the camera is unable to focus at the current zoom position, the manual
focus display will turn red.
Focus Lock
Focus can not be locked using the AE/AF-L button in manual focus mode.
Using a Converter Lens
Use autofocus ( 34) when using an optional converter lens ( 148).
1Pressing MF ( ) button, rotate com-
mand dial until subject is in focus.
Manual focus display shows approxi-
mate focus distance (from lens), from
1 cm/0.4˝ ( ) to infi nity ( ).
Confi rm focus in monitor. Un-
less Off is selected for Focus
options > Focus confi rmation
( 71), focus confi rmation turns
on automatically when manual
focus is in effect, and objects
that are in focus will be sharply
outlined in monitor.
2
Take pictures. To cancel manual fo-
cus, press MF ( ) button to select
another focus mode.
3
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This chapter describes how to view pictures on
the camera, on television, and on a computer.
Viewing Pictures on the Camera.............. 74
Viewing Pictures on TV............................. 82
Viewing Pictures on a Computer ............. 83
Printing Pictures........................................ 86
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Viewing Pictures on the Camera
This section describes how to view pictures on the camera, both full-screen
and as thumbnails, how to zoom in on pictures for a closer look, record voice
memos, and create small copies of your pictures.
Quick Review and Playback
There are two ways to play pictures back on the camera: quick review, in
which you can view your pictures without leaving shooting mode, and a
dedicated playback mode that can be used to view movies, create small cop-
ies of still pictures, or access the options in the playback menu.
Quick Review
Quick review is used to play back pictures while still in shooting mode, mak-
ing it possible to view the results of earlier attempts while setting up the
next shot. Quick review is available in , P, S, A, M, , and modes.
Press the button once to view pictures in the top left corner of the moni-
tor, with the view through the lens visible in the background. Press the
button again to view pictures full screen. To return to shooting mode, press
the button a third time or press the shutter-release button halfway.
Shooting Mode Quick Review
Pictures are displayed
in top left corner of
the monitor. Use to
check results of ear-
lier attempts while
setting up the next
shot.
Full-Screen Review
View pictures full
screen or in “contact
sheets” of four or
nine thumbnail im-
ages. View photo
information, zoom in
on pictures, or delete
shots one at a time.
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Full-Screen Playback
When you rotate the mode dial to , the most recent picture will be dis-
played full-screen in the monitor.
Viewing Additional Pictures
Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left
to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to
the desired frame number.
Keep or Delete
In (movie) mode or when image quality is set to HI,
or when Ultra HS is selected for Continuous in P, S,
A, or M mode, pictures will be displayed briefl y in the
monitor immediately after each shot. To delete the pic-
ture before it is recorded to the memory card, press the
AF ( ) button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed.
Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an op-
tion, then press the center of the multi selector to select.
• Select No to exit without deleting the picture.
• Select Yes to delete the picture.
Erase 1 image(s)?
Erase 1 image(s)?
No
Ye s
Deleting Pictures
To delete the picture currently displayed in full-screen review or full-screen playback,
press the AF ( ) button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; delete the picture as
described above under “Keep or Delete.”
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Photo Information
In full-screen review and full-screen playback,
information about each picture is superimposed
on the image. There are six pages of photo
information for each picture. Rotate the com-
mand dial to cycle through photo information
as follows: Page 1 ⇔ Page 2 ⇔ Page 3 ⇔ Page
4 ⇔ Page 5 ⇔ Page 6 ⇔ Page 1.
Page 1 (File Information)
1 Date of recording
2 Time of recording
3 Image size
4 Folder
5 File number and type
6 Battery level indicator
7 Voice memo icon
8 Transfer icon
9 Print-order icon
10 Protect icon
11 Current frame
number/total number
of frames visible in
current folder
12 Image quality
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Page 2 (Shooting Information)
1 Camera type
2 Firmware version
3 Metering method
4 Exposure mode
5 Shutter speed
6 Aperture
1
2
3
4
5
6
Page 3 (Shooting Information, continued)
1 Exposure
compensation
2 Focal length
3 Focus mode
4 Flash status
5 Image adjustment
6 Sensitivity (ISO
equivalency)
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Page 4 (Shooting Information, continued)
1 White balance
2 Color saturation
3 Sharpening
4 Digital zoom
5 Converter lens status
6 File size
1
2
3
4
5
6
Page 6 (Focus Confi rmation)
1 File number and type
2 Focus information (focal length, shutter speed,
aperture, focus mode, noise reduction)
3 Focus confi rmation (areas of picture that are in fo-
cus are sharply outlined; active focus area is shown
in red)
1
23
Page 5 (Exposure Information)
1 Thumbnail preview (fl ashing border marks image
highlights — i.e., brightest areas of image)
2 Histogram (shows distribution of tones in image;
horizontal axis corresponds to 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 File number and type
4 Exposure information (metering, shutter speed,
aperture, exposure compensation, sensitivity)
3
4
1
2
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Pressing the
(
) button in full-screen review
or full-screen playback displays the pictures on
the memory card in “contact sheets” of four
thumbnail images. The following operations can
be performed while thumbnails are displayed:
1
1
2
3 4
12
34
Change
number
of pictures
displayed
( )/
( )
With four thumbnails displayed, press () button once to
view nine thumbnails. Press () to “zoom in” from nine
thumbnails to four thumbnail-view or, when four thumbnails
are displayed, to view highlighted picture full screen.
Delete
highlighted
picture
( )
Confi rmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up
or down to highlight option, press center to select.
• Select No to exit without deleting
picture
• Select Yes to delete picture
Erase 1 image(s)?
Erase 1 image(s)?
No
Ye s
SELECTED IMAGES
To
Highlight
pictures
Use Description
Press multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pic-
tures.
Page
through
pictures
Rotate the command dial to scroll through thumbnails a page
at a time.
View
highlighted
picture full
screen
Press center of multi selector to view highlighted picture full
screen.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Use the () button to zoom in on still images
displayed in full-screen review and full-screen
playback.
Zoom out ( ) Zoom decreases each time button is pressed. To cancel
zoom, zoom picture out until entire picture is displayed.
Cancel
zoom Cancel zoom and return to full-screen display.
To Press Description
Zoom in ( )
Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum
of about 6 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom
ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor.
View other
areas of
picture
Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in
monitor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, can-
cel zoom.
Playback Zoom
Playback zoom is not available with movies, still pictures created with the Ultra HS
option in the Continuous menu, or with small copies created using the small picture
option.
Before a HI-quality image can be displayed at higher zoom ratios, additional data must
be read from the memory card. If the ( ) button is pressed immediately after the
picture is displayed full screen, a message will be displayed in the monitor. Wait a few
seconds and try again.
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Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo
Brief voice memos can be added to still pictures
displayed in full-screen playback. Voice memos
can not be added to movies. Memos are stored
on the memory card as WAV-format sound fi les.
During playback, the presence of a memo is indi-
cated by a icon.
To
Pause/resume
playback
Press center of multi selector to pause playback. Press
again to resume.
Delete
memo
( )
Pressing AF ( ) button while memo is being played back
displays confi rmation dialog. Press multi selector up or
down to highlight option, press center to select.
• Select No to exit without delet-
ing picture or voice memo
• Select to delete voice memo
without deleting picture
• Select Yes to delete picture and
voice memo
Erase 1 image(s)?
Erase 1 image(s)?
SELECTED IMAGES
No
Ye s
Press Description
Play memo
If icon appears in fi le information display during play-
back, memo can be played back by pressing button.
Playback ends when entire recording has been played back
or button is pressed a second time.
Record memo
Memo of up 20 s can be recorded while button is
pressed. Recording ends after about 20 s or when
button is released.
Raise volume ( ) Volume indicator displayed in monitor when zoom buttons
are pressed. Three levels are available: high ( ), low
( ), and mute ( ). Default setting is high.
Lower volume
( )
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Copies are stored as fi les with names of the form “SSCNnnnn.JPG,” where
“nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned by adding one to the largest fi le
number in the current folder. Copies are independent of the originals: delet-
ing the copy has no effect on the original, deleting the original no effect on
the copy. Copies are created with the same transfer marking and date and
time of recording as the original; print and protect attributes are not set.
Copies can not be viewed using playback zoom.
Creating Small Copies: Small Picture
In full-screen playback, you can press the ( ) button to create a small
copy of the current picture. Depending on the option selected for Small
pic in the playback menu ( 115), copies will be 640 × 480, 320 × 240, or
160 × 120 pixels in size. Copies have an image quality of BASIC, making
them ideal for distribution by e-mail or for use in web pages.
1Create
small picture file ?
No
Ye s
SMALL PIC
Confi rmation dialog displayed.
2
No
Ye s
SMALL PIC
Create
small picture file ?
Highlight Yes (to exit without creat-
ing small copy, highlight No and press
center of multi selector).
3Create copy and
return to full-screen
playback.
To view the copy, use the multi selector
to scroll to the last picture in memory.
When viewed on the camera, copies
are surrounded by a gray border.
Restrictions on Small Picture
Copies can only be created when suffi cient space is available on the memory card.
Copies can not be created in quick review or full-frame review. Copies can not be
created from movies, from other small pictures, or from pictures taken at Ultra HS,
an image quality of HI, or an image size of 2592 × 1728. You may not be able to
create copies from pictures taken with another model of camera.
Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Camera Models
Small copies may not display or transfer correctly on other camera models.
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Viewing Pictures on TV
The EG-E5000 audio/video cable included with the camera can be used to
connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).
Choosing a Video Mode
The Video mode item in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL (
144). Be sure that the mode selected matches the standard used in the video
device. In PAL video mode, video output will be suspended and the camera
monitor will turn on when you shoot movies or take pictures at Ultra HS.
1 Turn the camera off
3 Tune the television to the video channel
If in doubt, consult the documentation for
your television or VCR.
4 Select mode
5 Turn the camera on
The camera monitor will remain off and the
television will display the image normally
shown in the monitor. If the camera is con-
nected to a VCR, images can be recorded to
video tape.
2 Connect the audio/video cable
Insert the black plug into the camera’s in-
terface connector, the yellow plug into the
video-in jack on the television or VCR. Con-
nect the white plug to the audio-in jack.
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Viewing Pictures on a Computer
Using the UC-E1 USB cable and Nikon View software provided with your
camera, you can view pictures on a computer. Before pictures can be trans-
ferred (copied) to a computer, Nikon View must be installed. For more infor-
mation on installing Nikon View and transferring pictures to your computer,
see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD-ROM) and the reverse side of
the Quick Start Guide.
Before Connecting the Camera
Before transferring pictures to a computer, set
the USB option in the camera setup menu to
match the computer’s operating system (
134). The camera supports two options: Mass
storage (the default option) and PTP (Picture
Transfer Protocol).
PTP
Mass storage
USB
Operating system USB option
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
Mac OS X (10.1.2–10.2)
Choose Mass storage or PTP.
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Mac OS 9 (9.0–9.2)
Choose Mass storage.
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Connecting the USB Cable
Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confi rming that the
camera is off, connect the UC-E1 USB cable as shown below. Connect the
camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or
keyboard.
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me),
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9 (9.0–9.2)
Do NOT select PTP when connecting the camera to a computer running one of the
above operating systems. If the camera has been connected to a computer running
one of the above operating systems with PTP selected in the USB menu, disconnect
the camera as described below. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting
the camera.
Windows 2000 Professional
The computer will display the welcome dialog for the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being
updated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit
the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and
then disconnect the camera.
Mac OS 9 (9.0–9.2)
A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed
for the “Nikon Digital Camera E5400_PTP” USB device. Click Cancel to close the
dialog, and then disconnect the camera.
Turn the camera on and transfer pictures as described on the reverse side of
the Quick Start Guide.
UC-E1 USB cable
Digital I/O connector
tilts upwards slightly
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Mac OS X
Drag the “NO_NAME” camera volume into the
Trash.
Mac OS 9
Drag the “untitled” camera volume into the
Trash.
Disconnecting the Camera
If PTP is selected in the USB menu ( 83), the camera can be turned off and
the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If the USB option in
the camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass storage, the
camera must fi rst be removed from the system as described below.
Windows XP Home Edition
/
Windows XP Professional
Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in
the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass
Storage Device from the menu that appears.
Windows 2000 Professional
Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in
the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage
Device from the menu that appears.
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in
the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the
menu that appears.
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
In My Computer, click with the right mouse
button on the removable disk corresponding to
the camera and select Eject from the menu that
appears.
Mac OS X Mac OS 9
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Printing Pictures
To print the pictures from the camera memory card:
• take the card to a digital print service center
• insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a CompactFlash™
card slot
• transfer the pictures using Nikon View and print them from a computer (see
the Nikon View Reference Manual, on CD-ROM)
To print the time and date of recording on pictures:
• take pictures using the Date imprint option in the setup menu, which
imprints the date or date and time of recording directly on pictures as they
are taken ( 145)
• if the photo printer or print service supports Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF), use the Date option in the Print set > Print selection menu (
127)
• transfer the pictures using Nikon View and print them using the Nikon View
date imprint option (see the Nikon View Reference Manual, on CD-ROM)
“ Print Set” and Digital Print Order Format ( DPOF)
The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create a digital “print order” list-
ing the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included
on each print. This print order is stored on the camera memory card in Digital Print
Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, the memory card can be
inserted in a DPOF-compatible device and the pictures printed directly from the card.
Before using this option, check that the printer or print service supports DPOF. Note
that:
• If the Print set option has not been used to create a print order, all the pictures on
the memory card will be printed
• The print order is not copied to the computer when pictures are transferred using
Nikon View
“Date Imprint” Versus the Print Set “Date” Option
Date imprint Print selection > Date
Must be set before picture is taken Set after picture is taken
Date permanently imprinted on picture Date stored separately
Date appears whenever picture is printed Date only appears when picture is print-
ed on DPOF-compatible printer
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Movies
Your Nikon digital camera can record three dif-
ferent types of movie. This chapter describes
how to record and view movies.
Recording Movies ..................................... 88
Viewing Movies ........................................ 92
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Movies
Recording Movies
1 Select mode
Rotate the mode dial to , turn the camera
on, and open the monitor. In place of the
number of exposures remaining, the monitor
will show the maximum length of the movie
that can be recorded at current settings.
2 Record movie
Press the shutter-release button all the way
down to start recording. While recording
is in progress, a REC indicator is displayed.
Recording ends when the shutter-release
button is pressed a second time, when the
memory card is full, or when the movie has
reached its maximum length.
The Monitor
If the monitor is swivelled to point in the same direction as the lens when recording a
TV movie (640) or Small movie
(320)
, the display in the monitor will be inverted.
Focus Mode
If Single AF (the default option) is selected for Focus options > Auto-focus mode (
70), focus will lock when the shutter-release button is pressed to start recording.
Using the Flash
The fl ash turns off ( ) automatically when TV movie (640) or Small movie (320) is
selected.
Zoom
When TV movie (640) or Small movie (320) is selected, optical zoom can only be
adjusted before recording begins. Before and during recording, digital zoom can be
adjusted between 1.2 × and 2.0 ×. Pressing the zoom button during recording triggers
digital zoom, even if Off has been selected for Zoom options > Digital tele ( 105).
Fixed at position selected before recording.
Before recording During recording
Can be adjusted normally.
Optical
zoom
1.2 × – 2.0 × from current optical zoom posi-
tion (from maximum optical position if digital
zoom was in effect when recording began).
1.2 × – 2.0 × from maximum
optical zoom position.
Digital
zoom
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Movies
The type of movie recorded can be selected from the following options:
Option Description
TV movie
(640)
Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 frames per second, with sound
recorded via built-in microphone. Vertical interlacing is used to
achieve a size of 640 × 480 pixels, suitable for television playback.
Maximum length for TV movies is 70 s.
Small movie
(320)
(default option)
Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 frames per second, with
sound recorded via built-in microphone. Each frame has a size of
320 × 240 pixels. Maximum length for small movies is 180 s.
Time-lapse
movie
Camera takes still pictures at specifi ed intervals and joins these
frames together to create silent movie with frame rate of 30 frames
per second. Resulting movie may be up to 60 s long. Use to cre-
ate time-lapse movies of slow processes that can be fi lmed without
moving the camera: a fl ower opening, a butterfl y emerging from its
cocoon, clouds moving across the sky, etc.
Movie Files
Movies are recorded as Quick Time movie fi les with the extension “.MOV” and can be
played back on a computer after transfer.
To choose the type of movie that will be recorded:
2MOVIE
TV movie (640)
Small movie (320)
Time-lapse movie
Highlight option (press button to
exit without changing settings).
1
TV movie (640)
Small movie (320)
Time-lapse movie
MOVIE
Display MOVIE menu.
3Return to shooting mode (if Time-
lapse movie is selected, menu of time-
lapse movie options will be displayed;
see following page). Record movie as
described on previous page.
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Recording Movies
Movies
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie
1MOVIE
TV movie (640)
Small movie (320)
Time-lapse movie
In movie menu, highlight Time-lapse
movie.
2TIME-LAPSE MOVIE
Set interval time
AE lock
Display time-lapse movie options.
6Make selection.
TIME-LAPSE MOVIE
Set interval time
AE lock
Choose interval between frames from
30 s (thirty seconds), 1 m (one minute),
5 m (fi ve minutes), 10 m (ten minutes),
30 m (thirty minutes), and 60 m (sixty
minutes).
30s
1m
5m
10m
30m
60m
SET INTERVAL TIME
5
4
Display options.
30s
1m
5m
10m
30m
60m
SET INTERVAL TIME
Highlight Set interval time.
TIME-LAPSE MOVIE
Set interval time
AE lock
3
Restrictions on Time-Lapse Movie
Time-lapse movie is not available at HI image quality or an image size of
2592 × 1728.
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Recording Movies
Movies
Choose On to fi x exposure and auto
white balance for entire movie at val-
ues for fi rst frame, Off to meter new
values for exposure and white balance
with each shot.
On
Off
AE LOCK
9
8
Display options.
On
Off
AE LOCK
Highlight AE lock.
TIME-LAPSE MOVIE
Set interval time
AE lock
7
10
Make selection.
TIME-LAPSE MOVIE
Set interval time
AE lock
11
Return to shooting mode. Record
movie as described on page 88.
Take Test Shots
We recommend taking a test shot and viewing the results in the monitor before re-
cording movies at a setting of Time-lapse movie.
During Recording
To save power, the monitor turns off between frames; the green (AF) lamp blinks to
show that recording is in progress. The monitor turns on automatically about ten
seconds before the camera takes the next shot. Time-lapse photography will end
automatically if the camera is unable to fi nish recording a frame in the selected interval
(this may occur if a microdrive or other memory card with a slow write time is used).
Use a Reliable Power Source
We recommend using the optional EH-53 AC adapter or EH-21 AC adapter/battery
charger when recording time-lapse photos at intervals of ten minutes or more.
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Viewing Movies
To play a movie back, rotate the mode dial to
and display the movie in full-screen playback
(movie fi les are indicated by a icon). Press the
center of the multi selector to begin playback.
If the movie was recorded with the TV movie
(640) or Small movie (320) option, sound re-
corded with the movie will be played back over
the camera’s built-in speaker.
To
Advance
movie one
frame
When movie is paused, pressing multi selector down or
right advances movie one frame. When end of movie is
reached, pressing multi selector down or right ends play-
back and displays fi rst frame of movie.
Press Description
Rewind movie
one frame
When movie is paused, pressing multi selector up or left
rewinds movie one frame.
Start/pause/
resume
playback
Press center of multi selector to start playback. While play-
back is in progress, pressing center of multi selector pauses
playback. Press again to resume. When movie ends, fi rst
frame of movie will be displayed.
Raise volume Volume indicator displayed in monitor when zoom buttons
are pressed. Three levels are available: high ( ), low
( ), and mute ( ). Default setting is high.
Lower volume
Viewing Time-Lapse Movies
When a movie is recorded using the Time-lapse movie option, two fi les are created:
the original and a second, smaller copy for playback on the camera. The original is
recorded at the image quality and size settings in effect when shooting begins, while
the copy has an image quality of NORMAL and a frame size of 320 × 240 pixels. On
the memory card, the copy will have a fi le number one greater than the original;
if the original had the fi le name “MSCN0001.MOV,” the copy would be named
“DSCN0002.MOV.” Originals can only be played back on a computer; when viewed
on the camera, they are displayed as still pictures showing the movie’s fi rst frame.
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Menu Guide
This chapter describes the options available in
the following menus:
The Shooting Menu .................................. 94
Adjust camera settings when shooting in P, S, A, and
M modes.
The Playback Menu................................... 115
Delete selected pictures or folders, organize pictures
into folders, select pictures for transfer to a computer
or for printing on a DPOF-compatible device, protect
pictures from accidental deletion, and hide pictures
during playback.
The Setup Menu........................................ 134
Adjust basic camera settings and perform such tasks
as formatting memory cards and choosing a folder to
store your pictures.
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Menu Guide
Show all menus
Metering
Metering
Continuous
Continuous
BSS
BSS
Image adjustment
Image adjustment
Saturation control
Saturation control
User setting
User setting
MY MENU
2
Shooting menu displayed.
1
Select P, S, A, or M.
The Shooting Menu
When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, or M, the settings listed below can be
adjusted from the shooting menu (the shooting menu is not available in
and modes). To display the shooting menu:
2White balance
Metering
Metering
Continuous
Continuous
BSS
BSS
Image adjustment
Image adjustment
Saturation control
Saturation control
User setting
User setting
ALL MENU 1/3
All options displayed.
1
Show all menus
Metering
Metering
Continuous
Continuous
BSS
BSS
Image adjustment
Image adjustment
Saturation control
Saturation control
User setting
User setting
MY MENU
Highlight Show all menus.
Using the Menus
For more information on menu operations, see “Before You Begin: Using the Menus”
( 10).
Pressing the button displays a one-page custom menu containing six
items selected from a total of twenty options available in the full shooting
menu. You can choose what items appear in the custom menu using the My
menu option ( 113). To display the full shooting menu, which consists of
three pages of options:
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The full shooting menu contains the following options:
ALL MENU 1/3
White balance 60–62
Metering 68
Continuous 63–64
BSS 97
Image adjustment 66
Saturation control 67
User setting 98–99
ALL MENU 2/3
Image quality / size 54–57
Sensitivity 58–59
Image sharpening 65
Lens 101–102
Exposure options 103–104
Focus options 69
Zoom options 105
ALL MENU 3/3
Speedlight opt. 106–108
Auto bracketing 109–110
Noise reduction 111
Reset 112
My menu 113–114
CF card format 114
White balance
Metering
Metering
Continuous
Continuous
BSS
BSS
Image adjustment
Image adjustment
Saturation control
Saturation control
User setting
User setting
ALL MENU 1/3
Image quality/size
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
Image sharpening
Image sharpening
Lens
Lens
Exposure options
Exposure options
Focus options
Focus options
Zoom options
Zoom options
ALL MENU 2/3
Speedlight opt.
Auto bracketing
Auto bracketing
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Reset
Reset
My menu
My menu
CF card format
CF card format
ALL MENU 3/3
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Menu Guide
Continuous
Six options are available for taking pictures in a
sequence; see “More on Photography: Continu-
ous” for details ( 63).
White Balance
There are eight options for white balance; see
“More on Photography: White Balance” for
details ( 60).
Auto
White bal preset
White bal preset
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Cloudy
Speedlight
Speedlight
WHITE BALANCE 1/2
Metering
Four metering methods can be selected; see
“More on Photography: Metering” for details
( 68).
METERING
Matrix
Spot
Center-weighted
Spot AF area
CONTINUOUS
Single
Continuous H
Continuous L
Multi-shot 16
Ultra HS
5 shot buffer
Restrictions on BSS ( 97)
BSS can not be used with the self-timer ( 35), Continuous options other than Single
( 63), exposure or white-balance bracketing ( 109), or noise reduction ( 111).
BSS
At settings other than Off, the current BSS setting is
indicated by an icon in the monitor.
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Menu Guide
Best Shot Selector (BSS)
The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS)
menu are recommended for situations in which
inadvertent camera movement can produce
blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are
prone to under- or over-exposure.
Option Description
Off BSS off.
On Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a
maximum of ten. These images are then compared and sharpest
picture (picture with highest level of detail) saved to memory card.
Flash turns off automatically and focus, exposure, and auto white
balance for all photos are determined by the fi rst picture in each
series. Recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera
movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when:
• the camera is zoomed in
• macro close-up is in effect
• lighting is poor and the fl ash can not be used
This setting may not produce desired results with moving subjects or
if composition is changed during shooting.
Exposure
BSS
Selecting this option displays sub-menu
shown at right. Choose from:
• Highlight BSS: picture with smallest
area of overexposure is selected.
• Shadow BSS: picture with smallest area
of underexposure is selected.
• Histogram BSS: of pictures with least
under- and over-exposure, camera
chooses picture with overall exposure closest to optimum.
Camera takes fi ve shots each time shutter-release button is pressed.
These images are then compared and picture that best meets select-
ed criterion saved to memory card. Flash turns off automatically and
focus and auto white balance for all photos are determined by the
fi rst picture in each series. Recommended for subjects containing
areas of high contrast, when it is diffi cult to set exposure correctly.
Highlight BSS
Shadow BSS
Histogram BSS
EXPOSURE BSS
Off
On
Exposure BSS
BEST SHOT SELECTOR
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Menu Guide
Image Adjustment
This option is used to adjust contrast. See “More
on Photography: Sharpening, Contrast, and
Color” ( 66).
IMAGE ADJUSTMENT
Auto
Normal
More contrast
Less contrast
Saturation Control
Use this option to adjust the vividness of colors
and take pictures in black-and-white. See “More
on Photography: Sharpening, Contrast, and
Color” ( 67).
SATURATION CONTROL
Maximum
Enhanced
Normal
Moderate
Minimum
Black&white
User Setting
Camera settings can be stored in two sepa-
rate “banks,” Bank 1 and Bank 2. By default,
changes to camera settings are stored in Bank 1.
To store another combination of frequently-used
settings, select Bank 2 and set the camera ap-
propriately. To switch from one combination of
settings to the other, select the desired bank from
the User setting menu.
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Menu Guide
User Setting
In P, S, A, and M modes, the number of the current
user settings bank appears in the top left corner of the
monitor.
User settings banks store the following settings:
Continuous
Metering
Shooting menu settings
White balance†
Exposure compensationFocus mode
Other settings
Flash mode
Image adjustment
Focus confi rmation
Auto-focus mode
AF area modeImage size
Auto bracketing
Repeating fl ash
Speedlight cntrl
Noise reduction
Flash exposure comp.
Fixed aperture
Digital tele
BSS
Saturation control
Image sharpening
Sensitivity (ISO)
AE lock
Lens‡
Image quality Bulb/time
† Any changes to fi ne tuning and preset white balance apply to both banks, regardless
of the bank currently selected.
‡ If Slide copy adptr is selected, Lens will be set to Slide copy adptr > Positive
when the settings bank is recalled.
2White balance
White balance
Metering
Metering
Continuous
Continuous
BSS
BSS
Image adjustment
Image adjustment
Saturation control
Saturation control
User setting
ALL MENU 1/3
Select bank and return to shooting
menu. Any changes to settings will
be stored in current bank.
1
Highlight bank. Settings currently
stored in bank shown by icons in
monitor.
To select a user settings bank:
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Menu Guide
Image Quality and Size
Selecting Image quality/size displays the menu
shown at right, where image quality and size can
be selected from separate sub-menus. For more
information, see “More on Photography: Image
Quality and Size” ( 54).
Image quality
Image size
IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE
Sensitivity
Choose this option to set sensitivity (ISO equiva-
lency). For more information, see “More on
Photography: Sensitivity” ( 58).
50
100
200
400
Auto
SENSITIVITY
Image Sharpening
This option controls the amount of sharpening
performed when pictures are saved to the mem-
ory card. See “More on Photography: Sharpen-
ing, Contrast, and Color” ( 65).
Auto
High
Normal
Low
Off
IMAGE SHARPENING
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Lens
The lens menu is used to adjust camera settings
for optimal results with the optional converter
lenses and adapters listed below. Note that these
accessories can only be used with a lens adapter
ring ( 148). For complete information on use
and handling, see the documentation provided
with each converter lens.
Normal
Wide adapter
Tel ephoto
Fisheye
Slide copy adptr
LENS
Option Description
Normal No modifi cations are made to settings. Use when no converter
lens is attached (be sure to remove lens adapter ring).
Wide adapter
(for WC-E80)
• Camera zooms out to widest angle. Zoom can be adjusted
manually ( 26).
• Maximum aperture in mode P is f/4. To prevent blurring at
edges of frame in modes S, A, and M, adjust settings to pro-
duce apertures no wider than f/4.
Telephoto
(for TC-E15ED)
Optical zoom fi xed at maximum optical zoom position. Digital
zoom can be used ( 26).
Fisheye
(for FC-E9)
• Zoom fi xed at widest angle ( 26).
• Focus fi xed at infi nity ( 34).
• Metering fi xed at center-weighted ( 68).
• Corners of frame blacked out to create circular frame.
Slide copy
adptr
(for ES-E28)
Selecting this item displays options
shown at right. Choose Positive
when photographing color fi lm, In-
verse color when examining fi lm negatives in monitor.
• Zoom fi xed close to maximum zoom position; digital zoom
set to 1.1 ×. Digital zoom can be adjusted manually ( 26).
• Focus mode can be chosen from macro close-up and macro
close-up with self-timer ( 34).
• Exposure compensation ( 36) set to +0.7 EV (Positive) or
+1.3 EV (Inverse color).
• Image adjustment set to Less contrast ( 66).
Positive
Inverse color
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Using a Flash
The built-in Speedlight turns off automatically at settings other than Normal. Op-
tional Speedlights mounted on the accessory shoe ( 148) can be used at settings of
Wide adapter and Telephoto.
Use Autofocus
When shooting at settings other than Normal, use autofocus ( 34). Results in
manual focus mode will not accurately refl ect the focus distance selected.
Slide Copy Adapter: Inverse Color
The Inverse Color option requires a bright light source. If lighting is insuffi cient, the
image in the monitor will be too bright. Should you notice excessive “noise” in the
form of randomly-spaced, bright pixels, set image sharpening to Off or Low ( 65).
Inverse Color is intended for use only when examining fi lm negatives in the monitor,
and the quality of the image produced will vary widely with the type and make of fi lm
used. We recommend using a fi lm scanner such as the Nikon COOLSCAN to obtain
high-quality digital images from negative fi lm.
Lens Adapter Rings
Remove optional lens adapter rings ( 148) when not in use. The corners of the frame
will be eclipsed in any pictures taken while a lens adapter ring is mounted on the cam-
era without a converter lens attached.
Lens
At settings other than Normal, the current lens setting
is indicated by an icon in the monitor.
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Exposure Options
The exposure options menu contains two options
for controlling exposure.
EXPOSURE OPTIONS
AE lock
Bulb/Time
AE Lock
When taking a series of pictures that will later be
joined to form a single image (for example, when
taking shots for a panorama or 360 ° virtual-real-
ity image), you can use autoexposure (AE) lock
to obtain the same exposure and auto white bal-
ance settings for all pictures in the series.
On
Off
Reset
AE LOCK
Option Description
On
First picture taken after On is selected sets exposure (shutter speed, aper-
ture, and sensitivity) and auto white balance for all subsequent pictures.
Flash turns off while AE lock is in effect.
Off Restores normal exposure and white balance.
Reset
Clears existing exposure settings. First picture taken after this option is
selected sets exposure (shutter speed, aperture, and sensitivity) and auto
white balance for all subsequent pictures.
AE Lock
While AE lock is in effect, an AE-L (autoexposure lock)
icon appears in the monitor. After you select On or Re-
set, this icon turns yellow to indicate that exposure will
be locked with the next shot. The icon will turn white
once you have taken a picture to set exposure.
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Bulb/Time
In mode M (manual exposure mode), shutter
speed can be set to BULB or TIME for long ex-
posures of up to ten minutes ( 53). This menu
controls how long exposures are made.
BULB/TIME
Bulb release
Timed release
Option
Bulb
release
Timed
release
Selecting this option displays menu of ex-
posure times. Choose from 30 s (thirty sec-
onds), 1 m (one minute), 3 m (three minutes),
5 m (fi ve minutes), or 10 m (ten minutes).
Shutter will open when shutter-release but-
ton is pressed and will remain open until
specifi ed exposure time has elapsed or the
shutter-release button is pressed again.
30s
1m
3m
5m
10m
Shutter opens for:
TIMED RELEASE
Shutter will remain open as long as shutter-release button is held
down, to a maximum of ten minutes.
Description
Long Exposures
Longer exposure times increase the amount of noise visible in the picture; we recom-
mend that noise reduction ( 111) be turned on for long exposures.
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Focus Options
The focus options menu contains three options
controlling focus settings. For more information,
see “More on Photography: More on Focus” (
69).
FOCUS OPTIONS
AF area mode
Auto-focus mode
Focus confirmation
Zoom Options
The Zoom options menu contains options for
digital and optical zoom.
Digital Tele
Select On to enable digital zoom when the
monitor is on. If Off is selected, pressing the
button at the maximum optical zoom position
has no effect (digital zoom can still be used while
recording movies).
Fixed Aperture
This option controls whether aperture varies with
zoom position.
On
Off
FIXED APERTURE
On
Off
DIGITAL TELE
Digital tele
Fixed aperture
ZOOM OPTIONS
Option
Description
On
In A and M modes, aperture is kept as close
as possible to selected f/-number. To prevent
selected f/-number from exceeding exposure
range at new zoom position, choose aper-
ture of around f/5 to f/8.
Off
Aperture changes as you zoom in and out.
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options
In P, S, A, and M modes, the built-in Speedlight
and optional external fl ash units are controlled
according to the options selected for Speedlight
opt. Flash exp. comp.
Speedlight cntrl
Repeafing flash
SPEEDLIGHT OPT.
Controlling Flash Output: Flash Exp. Comp.
Use this option to adjust fl ash output by –2.0 EV
to +2.0 EV in increments of 13 EV.
FLASH EXPOSURE COMP.
+0.3
0
–0.3
Options for Optional Speedlights: Speedlight Cntrl
This option is used to control the built-in and
optional Speedlights when using optional fl ash
accessories mounted on the camera’s accessory
shoe. Auto
Int & ext active
Internal off
SPEEDLIGHT CNTRL
Option
Description
Auto
Optional Speedlight fi res. If no optional Speedlight is mounted on the
camera, built-in Speedlight will fi re instead.
Internal
off
Built-in Speedlight turns off.
Int & ext
active
Both optional and built-in Speedlights fi re (built-in Speedlight will not
fi re if not required for correct exposure).
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Strobe Photography: Repeating Flash
When On is selected for Repeating fl ash, the
fl ash will fi re at regular intervals during each
exposure, allowing you to capture a moving
object in several different positions in a single
frame. When using this option, rotate the mode
dial to M (manual exposure mode) and choose a
shutter speed of BULB or TIME ( 53). At other
shutter speeds, the fl ash will fi re only once. If
an optional Speedlight is used, only the optional
Speedlight will fi re; the built-in Speedlight will
turn off.
On
Off
REPEATING FLASH
SB-27 and SB-23 Speedlights
Set Speedlight cntrl to Auto or Internal off when using an SB-27 or SB-23 Speed-
light.
The HN-CP10 Lens Hood
Remove the HN-CP10 lens hood (available separately; 148) when using the fl ash.
Optional Speedlights
The following SB-series Nikon Speedlights (all available separately) can be mounted
directly on the camera accessory shoe without a sync cable: 80DX, 50DX, 28DX, 30,
28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, and 22s. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for
Speedlights with a locking pin (SB-series 28DX, 30, 28, 27, 26, 25, and 22s).
Option
Description
On
Selecting On displays menu shown at right.
Interval can be set to values between 1 Hz
(fl ash fi res once a second) and 10 Hz (fl ash fi res
ten times a second) in increments of 1 Hz.
Off
Normal fl ash operation restored.
REPEATING FLASH
2Hz
1Hz
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Using Optional Speedlights
Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. Before using an optional
Speedlight, set the zoom head to an angle wider than 28 mm. At smaller angles, the
fl ash may not light the entire subject. We recommend that you take a test shot and
view it in the monitor; if the results are not satisfactory, try zooming the camera in or
adjusting the illuminating angle. When a WC-E80 is used with the camera zoomed all
the way out, the combined focal length is 22 mm (35-mm format equivalent). Use a
wide panel for an illuminating angle wider than 22 mm.
Set the Speedlight fl ash mode to TTL before shooting. At this setting, the optional
Speedlight will be controlled by the camera in response to fl ash mode ( 32) and
Speedlight opt. ( 106) settings. When the fl ash fi res, the amount of light produced
by the optional Speedlight is measured by the camera’s photocell, and the length of
the fl ash adjusted to ensure optimal exposure. D-TTL fl ash control (available with the
SB-80DX, SB-50DX, and SB-28DX) is not supported.
When set to STBY (standby), the optional Speedlight will turn on when the camera is
turned on, but will not turn off when the camera is turned off. The COOLPIX5400
does not support power zoom, AF-assist illumination, or red-eye reduction by means
of the red-eye reduction lamp on the optional Speedlight.
Flash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights
When Internal off or Auto is selected for Speedlight
cntrl and an optional Speedlight is mounted on the
camera, fl ash mode is indicated in the monitor as
shown at right. Note that the camera will not detect
the optional Speedlight if the fl ash-ready lamp is off.
Be sure the fl ash ready lamp on the optional Speedlight
is lit before taking a picture.
Icon
A
Auto with red-
eye reduction
Flash Cancel (off)
Flash mode
Auto
Slow sync
Anytime Flash
(fi ll fl ash)
Rear-curtain sync
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Auto Bracketing
In some situations, you may fi nd it diffi cult to
select appropriate exposure-compensation and
white-balance settings, and yet not have time to
check the results and adjust settings after each
shot. Auto bracketing can be used to vary these
settings automatically over a series of pictures,
“bracketing” a selected exposure-compensation
or white-balance setting.
Off
Auto bracketing
WB bracketing
AUTO BRACKETING
Option Description
Off
Auto
bracketing
Camera varies exposure with each shot, bracketing current exposure
compensation value (autoexposure bracketing; 36).
Restores normal exposure and white balance.
WB
bracketing
Camera takes three shots each time shutter-release button is fully
pressed, bracketing current white balance setting to produce one pic-
ture with normal white balance, one picture with reddish cast, and one
picture with bluish cast. Recording time roughly triples. Use when un-
sure of appropriate value for white balance.
Restrictions on Auto Bracketing
Autoexposure bracketing can not be used in combination with a shutter speed of BULB
or TIME ( 104), BSS ( 97), exposure BSS ( 97), AE lock ( 103), noise reduction
( 111), or with Continuous settings of Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, or 5 shot buffer
( 63).
White balance bracketing can not be used in combination with BSS ( 97), exposure
BSS ( 97), AE lock ( 103), noise reduction ( 111), an image quality of HI ( 54),
Black&white ( 67), or with Continuous settings other than Single ( 63).
Auto Bracketing
When autoexposure bracketing is in effect, a icon
is displayed in the monitor with the selected exposure
increment.
When white balance bracketing is in effect, and
icons appear in the monitor.
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Autoexposure Bracketing
When Auto bracketing is selected, exposure
varies with each shot; the number of shots and
amount of exposure compensation performed
are selected from the sub-menu shown at right.
Values are added to the exposure compensa-
tion value selected with the button ( 36).
Bracketing is performed by varying shutter speed
(A and M modes), aperture (S mode), or shutter
speed and aperture (P mode).
3, ±0.3
3, ±0.7
3, ±1.0
5, ±0.3
5, ±0.7
5, ±1.0
AUTO BRACKETING
Option
3, ±1.0
3, ±0.7
3, ±0.3
5, ±1.0
5, ±0.7
5, ±0.3
No. of shots Exposure increment
0, +0.7, +0.3, –0.3, –0.7
0, +1.3, +0.7, –0.7, –1.3
0, +2.0, +1.0, –1.0, –2.0
0, +0.3, –0.3
0, +0.7, –0.7
0, +1.0, –1.0
Bracketing order
±13 EV
±23 EV
±1 EV
±13 EV
±23 EV
±1 EV
3
5
5
5
3
3
After taking a series of shots using bracketing, you can view the results in
quick review ( 74) or playback ( 75) and select the pictures with the de-
sired exposure, discarding the remaining shots if so desired.
Continuous Shooting (Autoexposure Bracketing)
At settings of Continuous H and Continuous L ( 63), shooting will pause after
each bracketing cycle is complete.
Auto Flash and Auto ISO (Autoexposure Bracketing)
In auto fl ash mode ( 32), the fl ash setting for the fi rst shot in each bracketing cycle
applies to the remaining pictures. If the fl ash fi res on the fi rst shot, it will fi re for the
remaining shots; if the fl ash does not fi re on the fi rst shot, it will not fi re for the remain-
ing shots. If sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is set to Auto ( 58), the sensitivity value for
the fi rst shot in each bracketing cycle will also apply to the remaining pictures.
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Noise Reduction
At shutter speeds slower than about ¼ s, “noise”
in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored
pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in
shadows. Noise reduction can be used to reduce
noise at slow shutter speeds.
On
Off
NOISE REDUCTION
Option Description
On
Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about ¼ s or
slower. Time required to save pictures to memory card more than
doubles.
Off Noise reduction off; camera functions normally.
Restrictions on Noise Reduction
Noise reduction can not be used in combination with BSS ( 97), exposure BSS (
97), bracketing ( 109), Continuous settings other than Single ( 63), or with a
Lens setting of Slide copy adptr ( 101).
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)
Noise reduction will reduce the noise that occurs at higher sensitivities ( 58), but only
in pictures taken at shutter speeds of ¼ s or slower.
Noise Reduction
When noise reduction is on, an NR icon appears in the
monitor.
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
Reset
Reset is used to restore settings for the current
User Setting bank to their default values.
No
Reset
Confirm reset of
user settings 1 to
default values
RESET
Option Description
No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.
Reset Restore settings to default values.
Choosing Reset restores the following options for the current User Setting
bank to their default values. Settings in the other bank are unaffected.
Menu options Default
MatrixMetering
SingleContinuous
OffBSS
AutoImage adjustment
NormalSaturation control
AutoImage sharpening
* Fine-tuning reset to 0.
Menu options Default
Focus options
Single AFAuto-focus mode
Manual focusFocus confi rmation
AutoAF area mode
Zoom options
OffFixed aperture
OnDigital tele
Speedlight options
0Flash exposure comp.
AutoSpeedlight cntrl
OffRepeating fl ash
OffAuto bracketing
OffNoise reduction
Basic settings Default
AutoFlash mode
AutofocusFocus mode
±0Exposure compensation
Mode dial settings Default
Auto*
White balance
Image quality / size
NormalImage quality
2592 × 1944Image size
AutoSensitivity
NormalLens
Exposure options
OffAE lock
Bulb releaseBulb/time
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
My Menu
This option determines which of the twenty items
in the full shooting menu appear in the six-item
custom menu displayed when you press the
button in P, S, A, or M mode. At default set-
tings, the custom menu contains the metering,
continuous, BSS, image adjustment, saturation
control, and User Setting items. If desired, other
frequently-used items can be placed in the cus-
tom menu for quick access (note that the same item can not appear more
than once in the custom menu).
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
MY MENU
4White balance
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
MY MENU 1/3
Full shooting menu displayed.
3Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
MY MENU
Choose item you wish to change.*
2Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
MY MENU
Display custom menu.
1Speedlight opt.
Speedlight opt.
Auto bracketing
Auto bracketing
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Reset all
Reset all
My menu
CF card format
CF card format
ALL MENU 3/3
Highlight My menu.
* Selection can also be made by highlighting item in Step 3 and rotating command
dial. Press center of multi selector to save changes to menu and return to shooting
mode.
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The Shooting Menu
Menu Guide
6White balance
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
MY MENU 1/3
Replace item selected in custom
menu with item selected in full
shooting menu.
5White balance
Metering
Continuous
BSS
Image adjustment
Saturation control
User setting
MY MENU 1/3
Select item to be added to custom
menu.
7Return to shooting mode.
CF Card Format
CF card format formats memory cards for use
in the camera. Note that formatting memory
cards permanently deletes all data they con-
tain, including protected pictures and any
other data that may be on the card. Before
formatting, be sure to transfer any valued pic-
tures to a computer ( 83–85).
No
Format
WARNING!
All images will be
deleted !
CF CARD FORMAT
Option Description
No Exit without formatting memory card.
Format
Format memory card. Message shown at right
displayed while formatting is in progress. Do
not turn the camera off, remove the batter-
ies or memory card, or unplug the AC adapt-
er (available separately) while this message
is displayed.
FORMATTING
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Menu Guide
The Playback Menu
To display the playback menu:
2Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Display playback menu.
1
Select .
The playback menu contains the following options:
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Delete 116–117
Folders 118–122
Slide show 123–124
Protect 125
Hide image 126
Print set 127–128
Auto transfer 129–130
PLAYBACK MENU 2/2
Move image 131–132
CF card format 114
Small pic 133
Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Move image
CF card format
Small pic
PLAYBACK MENU 2/2
Using the Menus
For more information on menu operations, see “Before You Begin: Using the Menus”
( 10).
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Delete
The delete menu contains the following options:
Option Description
Selected images Delete selected pictures.
Erase all images Delete all pictures.
Selected images
Erase all images
DELETE
Deleting Selected Pictures
1
Selected images
Erase all images
DELETE
Highlight Selected images.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture,
highlight and press multi selector up or down. To exit without deleting
pictures, press button.
4
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES
Select Set Done
Select highlighted picture. Selected
pictures marked by icon.
2
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES
Select Set Done
Pictures on memory card displayed as
thumbnail images.
3
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES
Select Set Done
Highlight picture.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Before Deletion
Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. If desired, transfer pictures to a
computer before deletion ( 83–85).
Protected Pictures
Pictures marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted ( 125).
Hidden Pictures
Pictures hidden with the Hide image option ( 126) are not displayed in the Delete >
Selected images menu and can not be deleted.
6Erase 4 image(s)?
Erase 4 image(s)?
No
Ye s
SELECTED IMAGES Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select.
• Select No to exit without deleting
selected pictures
• Select Yes to delete selected pictures
2
( Exclude)
Erasing all images
No
Ye s
ERASE ALL IMAGES Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select.
• Select No to exit without deleting
pictures
• Select Yes to delete all pictures that
are neither hidden nor protected
1
Selected images
Erase all images
DELETE Highlight Erase all images.
Deleting All Pictures
To delete all unprotected pictures on the memory card:
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Folders
By default, pictures are stored in a folder with
the name NIKON. To make it easier to locate
pictures during playback, additional folders can
be created to organize pictures by theme. The
playback Folders menu is used create and man-
age folders, and to select the folder from which
pictures will be played back.
Folder Options
The Folders item in the playback Folders menu
contains the following options:
Folders
FOLDERS
All folders
NIKON
Folders
New
Rename
Delete
FOLDERS
Folder Options
The Folders menu can also be accessed using the Folders item in the setup menu
( 135).
Option Description
New Create new folders.
Rename Rename existing folders.
Delete Delete folders and all items they contain.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create new fi ve-letter folder name. Press
button to exit without creating folder.
2NEW
NIKO
O
M
N
6Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Highlight last letter and press center
of multi selector to create new folder.
Until another folder is selected in
Folders menu, all new images will be
stored in new folder.
Display default folder name
(NIKON).
4NEW
TOKY
Z
X
N
Edit letter. Folder names can include
upper case letters (“A”–”Z”), num-
bers, and spaces.
1
New
Rename
Delete
FOLDERS
3NEW
NIKO
O
M
N
Highlight letter.
Highlight New.
Creating New Folders
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
1
New
Rename
Delete
FOLDERS
Highlight Rename.
3
KYOTO
TOKYO
KOBE
RENAME
Highlight folder name.
5
OSOT
T
R
O
RENAME
Edit name as described in steps 3–5
of “Creating New Folders” on previ-
ous page.
Renaming Existing Folders
4
KYOT
L
J
O
RENAME
Select folder.
2
KYOTO
TOKYO
KOBE
RENAME
Display list of existing folders (folder
NIKON can not be renamed).
6Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Highlight last letter and press center
of multi selector to rename folder.
To exit the RENAME dialog without renaming the folder, press the
button.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Deleting Folders
2
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
DELETE
Display list of existing folders (folder
NIKON can not be deleted).
1
New
Rename
Delete
FOLDERS
Highlight Delete.
3
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
DELETE Highlight folder name.
4
No
Ye s
Confirm
folder deletion?
Delete : OSAKA
DELETE Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select.
• Select No or press button to exit
without deleting folder
• Select Yes to delete selected folder
Hidden and Protected Pictures
If the selected folder contains hidden or protected pictures, the folder will not be
deleted. Note, however, that any pictures it contains that are neither hidden nor pro-
tected will be deleted.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Choosing a Folder for Playback
The Folders item in the playback menu can be
used to select all folders for playback, or to view
pictures in a selected folder.
2
Select folder and return to playback
menu.
1Folders
FOLDERS
All folders
NIKON
Folders
Highlight folder. To view pictures in
all folders, select All folders.
3Press button to display most recent
picture in selected folder in full-frame
playback.
Folders
FOLDERS
All folders
NIKON
Folders
Panorama Assist/Ultra HS
Each series of pictures taken at a setting of Panorama assist ( 44) or Ultra HS (
63) is stored in a separate folder. Folders created at a setting of Panorama assist are
listed in the Folders menu under names beginning with “P_” followed by a three-digit
number; folders taken at Ultra HS are listed under names beginning with “N_” fol-
lowed by a three-digit number. To view only the pictures in a selected series, choose
the appropriate folder from the Folders menu. To delete all pictures in a selected
series, select the appropriate folder in the Folders > Folders > Delete menu.
Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Slide Show
When Start is selected in the slide show menu,
all pictures in the current folder that have not
been hidden using Hide image ( 126) will be
played back one after the other in the order re-
corded, with a pause between each image. Mov-
ies will be played back as still images showing the
movie’s fi rst frame.
Start
Frame intvl
SLIDE SHOW
Pause →
Option
Start
Frame intvl
Description
Choose how long each picture will be displayed.
Start slide show.
2
Start slide show.
1Start
Frame intvl
SLIDE SHOW
Pause →
Highlight Start.
3
Restart
Frame intvl
PAU S E When slide show ends, PAUSE menu is dis-
played (see following page). Press multi selec-
tor left to return to playback menu, or press
button to return to full-frame playback.
Viewing a Slide Show
Auto Off
The camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for thirty minutes
during a slide show.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
The following operations can be performed during a slide show:
End slide
show
To
Pause slide
show
Go forward
or back
one frame
Press
End slide show and return to full-frame playback.
Description
Dialog shown at right will be dis-
played. To restart slide show, high-
light Restart and press center of
multi selector. To end slide show
and return to playback menu, press
multi selector to left. To end slide
show and return to full-frame play-
back, press button.
Press multi selector up or left to go back one frame, down or
right to skip ahead to next frame.
Restart
Frame intvl
PAU S E
Changing the Display Interval
The slide show menu on the previous page and
the pause dialog shown above contain a Frame
intvl option for choosing how long each picture
will be displayed. To change the display interval,
highlight Frame intvl and press the center of
the multi selector. The menu of interval settings
shown at right will be displayed; highlight the
desired setting and press the center of the multi
selector.
2s
3s
5s
10s
FRAME INTVL
Frame Interval
Owing to differences in fi le size and the speed at which pictures can be read from the
memory card, the actual interval may differ from the value selected.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Protect
Protected fi les can not be deleted by pressing
the AF ( ) button or using the delete options in
the playback and folder menus. Note, however,
that protected pictures will be deleted when the
memory card is formatted.
PROTECT
Select Set Done
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to se-
lect additional pictures. To
deselect picture, highlight
and press multi selector up
or down. To exit without
changing protected status of
pictures, press button.
2PROTECT
Select Set Done
Select highlighted picture. Selected
pictures marked by icon.
1
Select Set Done
PROTECT
Highlight picture.
4Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Complete operation and return to
playback menu.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Hide Image
When creating a slide show or showing pictures
to an audience, the Hide image option can be
used to hide selected pictures. Hidden pictures
are visible only in the Hide image menu. They
can not be deleted by pressing the AF ( ) button
or using the delete options in the playback and
folder menus. Note, however, that hidden pic-
tures will be deleted when the memory card is
formatted.
HIDE IMAGE
Select Set Done
4Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Complete operation and return to
playback menu.
1HIDE IMAGE
Select Set Done
Highlight picture.
2HIDE IMAGE
Select Set Done
Select highlighted picture. Selected
pictures marked by icon.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to se-
lect additional pictures. To
deselect picture, highlight
and press multi selector up or
down. To exit without chang-
ing hidden status of pictures,
press button.
“ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN”
If all pictures in the current folder are hidden, the message “ALL IMAGES ARE HID-
DEN” will be displayed in quick review and full-frame playback. No pictures can be
viewed until another folder has been selected or Hide image is used to reveal some of
the pictures in the current folder.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Print Set
Print set is used to select pictures for printing on
devices that support Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF), to choose the number of copies to be
printed, and to specify the information to be in-
cluded with each print. For information on print-
ing pictures selected using this option, see “More
on Playback: Printing Pictures” ( 86).
PRINT SELECTION
Select Set Done
Highlight picture.
341
PRINT SELECTION
Select Set Done
Select highlighted picture. Selected
pictures marked by icon. Number
of prints appears on picture.
1
Print selection
Delete print set
PRINT SET
Highlight Print selection.
PRINT SELECTION
Select Set Done
Pictures on memory card displayed as
thumbnail images.
2
Print selection
Delete print set
PRINT SET
Option
Print selection
Delete print set
Description
Cancel print order. Print marking will be removed from all pic-
tures in print order, but pictures will not be deleted.
Create or modify print order as described below.
To create a print order or modify the existing print order:
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Press center of multi selector to com-
plete print order and display menu of
print options.
• To print date of recording on all pic-
tures in print order, highlight Date
and press center of multi selector.
ON will appear next to item.
• To print shutter speed and aperture
on all pictures in print order, high-
light Info and press center of multi
selector. ON will appear next to
item.
• To turn selected item off, highlight
and press center of multi selector.
To complete print order and return to
playback, highlight Done and press cen-
ter of multi selector. To exit without
altering print order, press button.
6
Date : OFF
Info : OFF
Done :
PRINT SELECTION
Done
52
PRINT SELECTION
Select Set Done
Use multi selector to specify number of
prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press
multi selector down when number of
prints is 1. Repeat steps 3–5 to select ad-
ditional pictures. To exit without altering
print order, press button.
“Date”
If Date is selected in the PRINT SELECTION menu, the
date of recording will appear on any pictures printed
using devices that support the DPOF date function.
Note that the information printed on the image will
not be correct unless the camera clock was set correctly
when the picture was taken.
Print Set
If you display the PRINT SELECTION menu after creating a print order, the Date and
Info options will be reset.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Auto Transfer
When the camera is connected to a computer
running Nikon View, pictures selected with Auto
transfer can be transferred (copied) to the com-
puter ( 83). Selected images
All images
Cancel transfer
AUTO TRANSFER
Option Description
Selected images
Select pictures for transfer.
All images Mark all pictures for transfer.
Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer
Cancel transfer Remove transfer marking from all
pictures.
2SELECTED IMAGES
Select Set Done
Pictures on memory card displayed as
thumbnail images.
1
Selected images
All images
Cancel transfer
AUTO TRANSFER
Highlight Selected images.
3SELECTED IMAGES
Select Set Done
Highlight picture.
4SELECTED IMAGES
Select Set Done
Select highlighted picture. Selected
pictures marked by icon.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
1
Selected images
All images
Cancel transfer
AUTO TRANSFER Highlight All images.
2
No
Ye s
All images will be
tranferred. OK?
ALL IMAGES Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select.
• Select No to exit without selecting
pictures for transfer
• Select Yes to select all pictures for
transfer
6Delete
Folders
Slide show
Protect
Hide image
Print set
Auto transfer
PLAYBACK MENU 1/2
Complete operation and return to
playback menu.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to se-
lect additional pictures. To
deselect picture, highlight
and press multi selector up or
down. To exit without chang-
ing transfer status of pictures,
press button.
Marking All Pictures for Transfer
Restrictions on Auto Transfer
No more than 999 pictures can be transferred using Auto transfer. To transfer more
than 999 pictures, select the images in Nikon View, or select and transfer pictures in
batches of 999 or less.
The COOLPIX5400 can not be used to transfer pictures selected for transfer with an-
other model of Nikon digital camera. Use the COOLPIX5400 to reselect the pictures.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Move Image
To move pictures to another folder on the current
memory card:
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
SELECT SOURCE FOLDER
1
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
SELECT SOURCE FOLDER
Select folder containing pictures to
be moved to another folder.
6
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
SELECT DEST. FOLDER
Display list of possible destination
folders.
2SELECT IMAGE(S)
Select Set Done
Pictures on memory card displayed as
thumbnail images.
3SELECT IMAGE(S)
Select Set Done
Highlight picture.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to se-
lect additional pictures. To
deselect picture, highlight
and press multi selector up or
down.
4SELECT IMAGE(S)
Select Set Done
Select highlighted picture. Selected
pictures marked by icon.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
8
No
Ye s
MOVE IMAGE(S)?
Confirm image move
to another folder?
Confi rmation dialog displayed. Press
multi selector up or down to highlight
option, press center to select.
• Select No to exit without moving
pictures
• Select Yes to move pictures to se-
lected folder
info.txt
Moving pictures deletes the associated entries from the info.txt fi le ( 143).
File Names
When a picture is moved, it will be assigned a new fi le number generated by adding
one to the highest fi le number in the destination folder. The identifi er (DSCN or SSCN)
and extension (.TIF, .JPG, .MOV) will not change.
Destination Folders
The following can not be selected as destination folders:
• Folders created at Ultra HS (folder names begin with “N_”)
• Folders created at a setting of Panorama assist (folder names begin with “P_”)
• Folders that already contain the maximum of two hundred pictures
• Folders that already contain a picture numbered 9999
Pictures of the following types can not be moved to another folder:
• Pictures created at a setting of Ultra HS and stored in folders with names that begin
with “N_”
• Pictures created at a setting of Panorama assist and stored in folders with names
that begin with “P_”
7
OSAKA
TOKYO
KOBE
SELECT DEST. FOLDER Highlight destination folder.
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The Playback Menu
Menu Guide
Small Pic
Small pic controls the size of copies created with
the small picture option ( 81). Choose from
sizes of 640 × 480, 320 × 240, and 160 × 120. 640x480
320x240
160x120
SMALL PIC
CF Card Format
CF card format formats memory cards for use
in the camera. See “Shooting Menu Options: CF
Card Format” ( 114).
No
Format
WARNING!
All images will be
deleted !
CF CARD FORMAT
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Menu Guide
To display the setup menu, rotate the mode dial
to SET UP.
The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options:
SET-UP 1/3
Language 20
Date 20–21
Folders 135
Monitor options 136–137
Seq. numbers 138
Shutter sound 139
Auto off 140
Language
Date
Folders
Monitor options
Seq. numbers
Shutter sound
Auto off
En
SET-UP 1/3
CF card format
Controls
Shot confirmation
info.txt
USB
Video mode
Reset all
SET-UP 2/3 SET-UP 2/3
CF card format 114
Controls 141–142
Shot confi rmation 143
info.txt 143
USB 144
Video mode 144
Reset all 144
Using the Menus
For more information on menu operations, see “Before You Begin: Using the Menus”
( 10).
Date imprint
Firmware version
SET-UP 3/3 SET-UP 3/3
Date imprint 145
Firmware version 145
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Menu Guide
Folders
In addition to creating, renaming, and deleting
folders ( 118), the folders option in the setup
menu can be used to select the folder in which
subsequent pictures will be stored. Press the
multi selector up or down to highlight a folder
and then press the center of the multi selector
to select the highlighted folder and return to the
setup menu. Until a new folder is selected, all
new pictures will be stored in the chosen folder.
Folders
FOLDERS
NIKON
TOKYO
Folders
Panorama Assist/Ultra HS
Folders created with the Panorama assist ( 44) and Ultra HS ( 63) options can
not be used to store additional pictures.
Folder Options
For more information on the Folders item in the Folders menu, see “Playback Menu
Options: Folders” ( 118).
Language
Use the Language option to choose a language
for camera menus and messages. See “First
Steps: Basic Setup” ( 20).
LANGUAGE
Deutsch
English
Français
Español
De
En
Fr
Es
Date
Date is used to set the camera clock to the
current date and time. See “First Steps: Basic
Setup” ( 20).
2003 01.01
00:00
YMD
DATE
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Release Speed
The image from the camera’s image sensor (CCD)
must be processed before it can be displayed in
the camera monitor, creating a slight display lag.
In P, S, A, and M modes, this option can be used
to minimize the delay between the shutter-re-
lease button being pressed and the picture being
taken, at the cost of a slight drop in the quality of
the preview image displayed in the monitor.
SHUTTER RELEASE SPEED
Normal
Quick response
Option Description
Quick
response
Reduces lag between shutter-release button being pressed and shutter
being released in P, S, A, and M modes.* Horizontal lines may appear
when view through lens is previewed in monitor; this has no effect on
pictures taken at this setting. This setting does not take effect in ,
, and movie modes.
Normal Priority given to quality of preview image displayed in monitor.
* If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down to take a picture during
“keep or delete” ( 75), the focus, exposure, and auto white-balance settings used
in the previous shot will apply to the new picture. To ensure a quick response, the
built-in Speedlight will not fi re if a picture is taken during “keep or delete”; optional
Speedlights will not fi re if Continuous is set to Single.
Monitor Options
The options in this menu control the quality of
the preview displayed in the monitor, the condi-
tions under which the monitor will turn on auto-
matically, and monitor brightness and hue.
Release speed
Display mode
Brightness
Hue
MONITOR OPTIONS
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Display Mode
This option specifi es the conditions under which
the monitor will turn on automatically at startup,
and whether pictures are displayed in the monitor
after shooting (“keep or delete”; 75). It takes
effect only in P, S, A, and M modes; in all other
modes, the monitor functions normally. Regard-
less of the setting chosen, the monitor can still be
turned on or off using the button.
Monitor on
Review only
Preview only
Monitor off
DISPLAY MODE
Option Monitor on at startup “Keep or delete”
Monitor on YesYes
Review only YesNo
Preview only NoYes
Monitor off NoNo
Brightness
This option controls monitor brightness. Press the
multi selector up or down to increase or decrease
brightness. The results of any changes are imme-
diately visible in the center of the display. Press
the center of the multi selector to put the change
into effect and return to the setup menu.
BRIGHTNESS
Hue
This option controls monitor hue (tone). Pressing
the multi selector up gives the display a bluish
cast, pressing it down a reddish cast. The results
are visible in the center of the display. Press the
center of the multi selector to put the change
into effect and return to the setup menu.
HUE
“Brightness” and “Hue”
Changes to these settings have no effect on the image displayed in the television
screen when the camera is connected to a TV or VCR ( 82). The Brightness and
Hue options can not be selected while the EG-E5000 video cable is connected.
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Seq. Numbers
Pictures are assigned fi le names that include a
four-digit fi le number assigned automatically by
the camera (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”) and stored
in folders with names that contain a three digit
folder number (e.g., “100NIKON”). Each folder
holds up to 200 pictures. This option controls
how fi le numbers are assigned.
On
Off
Reset
SEQ. NUMBERS
Option Description
Off As above, except that fi le numbering is reset to 0001 when new folder is cre-
ated, memory card is formatted, or new memory card is inserted in camera.
On
When new picture is taken, fi le number is generated by adding one to last
fi le number used. If picture is taken when current folder is full, new folder
will be created by adding one to current folder number and fi le numbering
will continue from last number used. File numbering will also continue from
last number used if memory card is formatted or new memory card inserted
in camera. If picture is taken when current folder contains picture numbered
9999, new folder will be created by adding one to current folder number and
fi le numbering will begin again from 0001.
Reset
Clears last fi le number from memory. If memory card is formatted or empty
memory card inserted before Reset is selected, fi le numbering will begin
from 0001. If memory card already contains pictures, next fi le number will
be generated by adding one to highest fi le number in current folder.
File Numbering
If fi le numbering reaches 9999 when the current folder contains a picture numbered
999, no more pictures can be taken until the memory card is formatted or a new card
inserted, even if enough memory is available on the card to store more pictures.
Image File Names
Pictures are identifi ed by fi le names with three parts: a four letter identifi er, a four-digit
fi le number, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Identifi ers are as-
signed according to how the picture was created, extensions according to fi le type:
Picture type Identifi er
Original DSCN
Small copy ( 81) SSCN
File type Extension
HI-quality still pictures . TIF
Other still pictures . JPG
Movies . MOV
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Shutter Sound
Shutter sound controls the “beep” made by the
camera speaker.
On
Off
SHUTTER SOUND
Option Description
Off Confi rmation and warning beeps disabled. Voice memos and sound record-
ed with movies can still be played back.
On
Camera beeps once to confi rm that:
• camera has completed preparations for shooting
• shutter-release button has been fully pressed to release shutter (no beep
will sound when Release speed is set to Quick response)
• manual focus has been activated or converter lens option selected in Lens
menu
• images have been deleted or memory card formatted
• changes have been made to image status with Protect, Hide image, Print
set, or Auto transfer items in playback menu
• Shutter sound has been set to on
Camera beeps twice to warn that:
• camera is not in focus when shutter-release button has been pressed half-
way (only when monitor off)
Camera beeps four times to warn that:
• memory card is full or not inserted when shutter-release button is pressed
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Auto Off
When operated on battery power, the camera
will enter standby mode if no operations are
performed for the length of time selected in the
AUTO OFF menu. Choose from thirty seconds
(30 s), one minute (1 m, the default setting), fi ve
minutes (5 m), or thirty minutes (30 m). Regard-
less of the option chosen in the AUTO OFF menu,
the monitor will remain on for three minutes
when menus are displayed. The camera will not enter standby mode while
connected to a computer.
CF Card Format
CF card format formats memory cards for use
in the camera. See “Shooting Menu Options: CF
Card Format” ( 114).
30s
1m
5m
30m
AUTO OFF
2CR5 (DL245) Batteries
When powered by a six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery, the camera may become
hot if left on for an extended period. We recommend that you set Auto off to fi ve
minutes or less when using this type of battery.
Standby Mode
In standby mode, all camera functions are deactivated and the camera itself is effec-
tively off, consuming almost no power. The camera can be reactivated by pressing the
button or by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Using an AC Adapter
When powered by an optional EH-53 AC adapter or EH-21 AC adapter/battery char-
ger, the camera will remain on for thirty minutes if no operations are performed, re-
gardless of the setting chosen in the Auto off menu. If the camera is connected to a
video device, video output will continue indefi nitely after the monitor has turned off.
No
Format
WARNING!
All images will be
deleted !
CF CARD FORMAT
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Controls
This menu contains the following options:
FUNC
AE-L, AF-L
CONTROLS
Option Description
AE-L, AF-L Specify function performed by AE/AF-L
button.
FUNC Specify function performed by FUNC.
button.
FUNC
This option controls the function assigned to the
FUNC. button, making it possible to select the
User Setting number or adjust white balance,
image quality, sensitivity (ISO equivalency), or
metering without accessing the camera menus.
User setting
White balance
Image quality/size
Sensitivity
Continuous
FUNC
Option Description
White
balance
White balance can be set by pressing FUNC. button and rotating
command dial when camera is in mode P, S, A, or M. White bal-
ance can not be fi ne-tuned using FUNC. button. When preset white
balance is selected, camera will measure new value for preset white
balance if FUNC. button is kept pressed.
User setting When camera is in mode P, S, A, or M, User Setting bank changes
each time FUNC. button is pressed.
Sensitivity Sensitivity can be set by pressing FUNC. button and rotating com-
mand dial when camera is in mode P, S, A, or M.
Image
quality/size
Image quality can be set by pressing FUNC. button. Image size can
be set by pressing FUNC. button while rotating command dial.
Continuous Continuous shooting mode can be set by pressing FUNC. button and
rotating command dial when camera is in mode P, S, A, or M.
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
AE-L, AF-L
By default, both focus and exposure are locked
when the AE/AF-L button is pressed. If desired,
the button can be set to lock only one of focus
and exposure. AE-L & AF-L
AE-L
AF-L
AE-L, AF-L
Option Description
AE-L
AE-L & AF-L Pressing AE/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure.
Pressing AE/AF-L button locks exposure only. Focus locks when shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway.
AF-L Pressing AE/AF-L button locks focus only. Exposure locks when shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway.
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Shot Confi rmation
If On is selected for this option, the self-timer
lamp will light after shooting to confi rm that the
shutter has been released. When Multi-shot 16
is selected for Continuous, the lamp will light
after all pictures in the series have been taken.
The lamp will not light at a setting of Ultra HS or
if the fl ash fi red when the picture was taken.
info.txt
When pictures are recorded with On selected
for info.txt, information about each image is
added to an independent text fi le (“info.txt”)
stored in the same folder as the picture. When
the contents of the memory card are viewed on a
computer, this fi le can be read with a text brows-
er such as Notepad or SimpleText. If Off (the
default option) is selected, photo information
will no longer be recorded to the info.txt fi le. Information about pictures
recorded when Off is selected can still be viewed in the photo information
display ( 76).
When On is selected, the following information is recorded:
On
Off
SHOT CONFIRMATION
On
Off
INFO.TXT
• File number and type
• Camera type and fi rmware version
• Metering method
• Exposure mode
• Shutter speed
• Aperture
• Exposure compensation
• Focal length and digital zoom fac-
tor
• Image adjustment
• Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)
• White balance
• Image sharpening
• Date of recording
• Image size and quality
• Saturation control
• Active focus area
Images are listed in the order recorded, separated by a blank line.
Nikon View
The info.txt fi le can not be transferred to a computer using Nikon View.
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Video Mode
Before connecting your camera to a video device
such as a television or VCR ( 82), choose a vid-
eo mode setting that matches the video standard
used in the device. The camera supports NTSC
and PAL standards.
USB
USB confi gures the camera for connection to
a computer. See “More on Playback: Viewing
Pictures on a Computer” ( 83). PTP
Mass storage
USB
NTSC
PAL
VIDEO MODE
Reset All
Choose this option to restore settings to their
default values.
No
Reset
Reset all settings
to default values
RESET ALL
Option Description
No
Reset
Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.
Restore all settings except Language, Date,
Video mode, and USB to default values.
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The Setup Menu
Menu Guide
Image Quality/Size (Date Imprint)
Data imprinted at an Image quality/size setting of 640 × 480 may be diffi cult to
read. Choose a setting of 1024 × 768 or larger when using date imprint.
Date Imprint
The date is recorded in the order selected in the date menu ( 20). Before shooting,
check that the camera clock has been set to the correct date and time. You will not be
able to select Date or Date and time if the camera clock has not been set.
When Date or Date and time is selected, a date im-
print icon is displayed in the mo
nitor when the camera
is in , , P, S, A, or M mode.
Date Imprint
This option imprints the date or the date and
time of recording on still pictures as they are
recorded to the memory card. It can not be used
to imprint date or time stamps after recording.
Imprinted data form a permanent part of the
image and will appear whenever the image is
printed, regardless of whether the date option is
chosen in the Print set menu. Date imprint has
no effect in mode.
DATE IMPRINT
Off
Date
Date and time
Option Description
Date
Off
Date is imprinted on all stills taken while this option is in effect.
Time and date do not appear on pictures.
Date and
time
Date and time are imprinted on all stills taken while this option is
in effect.
Firmware Version
Select this option to display the current camera
fi rmware version. Press the multi selector to the
left to return to the setup menu. E5400 Ver. X.X
BK
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Technical Notes
This chapter provides a list of the optional acces-
sories available for your camera, tips on cleaning
and storage, troubleshooting advice, and cam-
era specifi cations.
Optional Accessories ................................ 148
Caring for Your Camera............................ 149
Error Messages.......................................... 151
Troubleshooting........................................ 153
Specifi cations ............................................ 156
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Technical Notes
Use Only Nikon-Approved Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the
accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but could damage the sync
circuitry of the camera or fl ash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not in the list above,
contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.
Using Lens Adapter Rings
Remove optional lens adapter rings when not in use. The corners of the frame will
be eclipsed in any pictures taken while a lens adapter ring is mounted on the camera
without a converter lens attached.
SB-27 and SB-23 Speedlights
Set Speedlight cntrl to Auto or Internal off when using an SB-27 or SB-23 Speedlight.
At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for
this camera. Contact your retailer or Nikon representative for details.
Optional Accessories
Additional EN-EL1 Li-ion batteries are available from your re-
tailer or local Nikon representative
Rechargeable
batteries
AC adapters/
battery chargers
Carrying case
CompactFlash™
memory card adapter
Lens adapter rings
Converter lenses and
lens adapters (require
lens adapter ring)
Wired remote cable
Lens hood
Filters (attach to
HN-CP10 lens hood) 77-mm (3˝) Nikon fi lters
HN-CP10 lens hood
MC-EU1 remote cord
• FC-E9 fi sheye converter (0.2 ×)
• WC-E80 wide-angle converter (0.8 ×)
• TC-E15ED telephoto converter (1.5 ×)
• ES-E28 slide copy adapter
•
UR-E9 step-down ring lens adapter for WC-80 and TC-E15ED
• UR-E10 step-down ring lens adapter for FC-E9
• UR-E11 step-down ring lens adapter for ES-E28
EC-AD1 PC-card adapter
CS-CP16 soft case
• EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger
• EH-53 AC adapter
• MH-53C battery charger (plugs into vehicle cigarette-lighter
socket)
Optional Speedlights SB-80DX, 50DX, 28DX, 30, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, and 22s
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Technical Notes
Cleaning
Lens/ Viewfi nder
One key to preserving the conditions of these glass parts is to not touch
them with your fi ngers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small
device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a
stream of air out the other). To remove fi ngerprints or other stains that can
not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens or viewfi nder with a soft cloth,
using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to
the edges.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fi ngerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or
entering the eyes or mouth.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with
a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Notes on the Monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a
characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors, and does not indicate a malfunction.
Images recorded using the product will not be affected.
• When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward ei-
ther end may appear in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “ smear,” does not
appear in the fi nal photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smear
may appear in movies.
• Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlit. Should the monitor begin to dim or fl icker, con-
tact your Nikon service representative.
Caring for Your Camera
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Caring for Your Camera
Technical Notes
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is
off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the
camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for
long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in
a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available
separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should
be replaced at regular intervals. Do not store the camera with naptha or
camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or damp
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fi elds, such as
televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F;
for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a sunny day)
• are subject to humidities of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before put-
ting the camera away again.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
Batteries
• When turning the camera on, check that the battery is charged. The monitor will
display a warning when batteries are low.
• Carry a fresh 2CR5 (DL245) battery as a replacement when taking pictures on impor-
tant occasions. You may fi nd it diffi cult to purchase replacement batteries on short
notice.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery
is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare
batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery
may recover some of its charge.
• If the battery terminals are dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance
with local regulations.
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Technical Notes
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear
in the monitor and how to deal with them.
Error Messages
Display Problem Solution
(Flashes) 21
Set clock to current date
and time.
Clock not set.
WARNING ! !
BATTERY EXHAUSTED
18
Turn camera off and re-
place battery.
Battery is exhausted.
WARNING ! !
THE MODE DIAL IS NOT
IN THE PROPER POSITION
8
Adjust mode dial to select
desired mode.
Mode dial is positioned
between two modes.
WARNING ! !
NO MENU IN AUTO MODE
PLEASE USE ANOTHER MODE
10
To use menus, select an-
other mode.
button pressed in
(auto) mode.
NO CARD PRESENT
16–17
Turn camera off and con-
fi rm that memory card is
correctly inserted.
Camera can not detect
memory card.
CARD IS NOT FORMATTED
FORMAT
NO
14
Press multi selector down
to highlight FORMAT and
press to right to format
card, or turn camera off
and replace card.
Memory card has not
been formatted for use
in camera.
THIS CARD
CANNOT BE USED
17
—
• Use approved card.
• Check that connectors
are clean. If card is dam-
aged, contact retailer or
Nikon representative.
Error accessing memory
card.
WARNING ! !
THIS CF CARD CANNOT
BE READ
OUT OF MEMORY
54–57
116–117
16–17
• Reduce image quality or
size.
• Delete pictures.
• Insert new memory card.
Camera in shooting mode:
Insuffi cient memory to re-
cord pictures at current
settings.
85,
116–117
Disconnect camera, de-
lete unwanted pictures
from memory card, and
try again.
Camera connected to com-
puter: Insuffi cient mem-
ory to record information
needed for transfer.
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
Display Problem Solution
IMAGE CANNOT
BE SAVED
114
16–17,
116–117
• Reformat memory card.
• Insert new memory card
or delete pictures.
• Memory card has not
been formatted for use
in camera, or error oc-
curred while saving pic-
ture.
• Camera has run out of
fi le numbers.
CARD CONTAINS
NO IMAGES 122
To view pictures, select
folder containing pictures
from Folders menu.
No pictures on memory
card, or current folder
contains no images.
ALL IMAGES
ARE HIDDEN 126
Select another folder or
use Hide image to change
hidden status of pictures in
current folder.
All pictures in current fold-
er are hidden.
FILE CONTAINS
NO IMAGE DATA 83
View fi le on computer or
correct make of camera.
File created by computer or
different make of camera.
THE FOLDER CANNOT
BE DELETED
125, 126
Folder can only be deleted
if all pictures in folder are
neither hidden nor pro-
tected.
Folder contains hidden
or protected pictures, or
pictures not created with
COOLPIX5400.
SYSTEM ERROR 14
Turn camera off, unplug
optional AC adapter (if us-
ing), remove and reinsert
battery, and turn camera
on. If error persists, con-
tact retailer or Nikon rep-
resentative.
Error has occurred in cam-
era’s internal circuitry.
THIS IMAGE CANNOT
BE DELETEED
125
Remove protection before
deleting picture.
Attempt to delete protect-
ed picture.
LENS ERROR 14
Turn camera off, then on
again. If error persists,
contact retailer or Nikon
representative.
Lens operation error.
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Technical Notes
If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-
lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to
the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving
the problems listed here.
Electronically-Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor
and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is
caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and
replace the batteries, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an
AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and
turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact
your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power
source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to
the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded
to the memory card will not be affected.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause
Monitor is blank
• Camera is off.
• Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-cham-
ber cover is not properly latched.
• Battery is exhausted.
• AC adapter (available separately) is not properly
connected.
• Camera is in standby mode. Press shutter-release
button halfway.
• Monitor is off. Press button.
• USB cable is connected.
• Video cable is connected.
24
14–15
18
15
19
9
83–84
82
Camera turns off
without warning
• Battery is low.
• Battery is cold.
18
150
No indicators appear
in monitor
• Indicators are hidden. Press button until indi-
cators are displayed.
• Slide show in progress
9
123–124
Monitor is hard to
read
• Ambient lighting is too bright: move to darker lo-
cation or use viewfi nder.
• Display options require adjustment.
• Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.
27
136–137
149
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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Problem Possible cause
No picture is taken
when shutter-release
button is pressed
• Mode dial is set to .
• Battery is exhausted.
• Message “OUT OF MEMORY” appears in moni-
tor: insuffi cient memory to record picture at cur-
rent image quality and size.
• Green (AF) lamp fl ickers: camera unable to focus.
• Red ( ) lamp fl ickers: fl ash is charging.
• Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in
monitor: memory card is not formatted for use in
your camera.
• Message “NO CARD PRESENT” appears in moni-
tor: no memory card in camera.
75
18
25
28
28
114
16
Pictures are too dark
(underexposed)
• Flash is off.
• Flash window is blocked.
• Subject is outside range of fl ash.
• Exposure compensation is too low.
• Shutter speed blinks: shutter speed too fast.
• Aperture blinks: f/-number too high.
32
33
33
36
50, 52
51–52
Pictures are too
bright (overexposed)
• Exposure compensation is too high.
• Shutter speed blinks: shutter speed too slow.
• Aperture blinks: f/-number too low.
36
50, 52
51–52
Pictures are out of
focus
• Subject was not in focus area when shutter-re-
lease button was pressed halfway or AE/AF-L
button was pressed.
• Green (AF) lamp fl ickers: camera unable to focus.
• Manual focus distance does not match distance
to subject.
28
28
72
Pictures are blurred
• Camera shook during shot: choose faster shut-
ter speed. If shutter speed can not be increased
without causing underexposure:
◆ Use the fl ash
◆ Zoom camera out
◆ Raise sensitivity (ISO equivalency)
◆ Select larger aperture (smaller f/-number)
To minimize blur at slow shutter speeds:
◆ Use Best Shot Selector (BSS)
◆ Mount camera on tripod and use self-timer
50, 52
32–33
26
58–59
51–52
97
35
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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Problem Possible cause
Randomly-spaced
bright pixels appear
in image (“noise”)
• Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) too high.
• Shutter speed too slow. At shutter speeds of ¼ s
or slower, turn noise reduction on.
58–59
50, 52,
111
Flash does not fi re
• Flash is off. Flash turns off automatically when:
◆ Focus mode is set to (infi nity)
◆
Landscape, Sunset, Night landscape, Museum,
Fireworks show, Close up, Copy, Panorama as-
sist, Sports, or Dusk/Dawn selected in mode
◆ Continuous is set to option other than Single
◆ BSS is on
◆ Lens is set to option other than Normal
◆ AE lock is on
◆ Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal off
◆ Optional Speedlight is attached and Speedlight
cntrl set to Auto
• Battery is low.
32–33
34
37–45
63
97
101
103
106
106, 148
18
Colors are unnatural • White balance does not match light source.
• Saturation control is too low or too high.
60–62
67
Can not create small
picture
Small pictures can not be created in quick review
or from movies, small pictures, or pictures taken at
Ultra HS or image quality of HI.
81
Can not zoom in on
picture
Can not zoom in on movies, small pictures, or pic-
tures taken at Ultra HS.79
TV blank when vid-
eo cable connected
Video cable not correctly connected, TV not tuned
to video channel, or Video mode not set correctly. 82, 144
Nikon View does
not start when cam-
era is connected or
memory card in-
serted in card reader
or card slot.
• Camera is off, AC adapter (available separately) is
not properly connected, or battery is exhausted.
• USB cable is not correctly connected, or card not
properly inserted in card reader or card slot.
• USB item in setup menu set to PTP when camera
connected to computer running Windows 2000
Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me),
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or Mac OS 9.
• Nikon View is not installed.
See Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD) for
more information.
15, 18,
24
84
83
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Technical Notes
Type E5400 digital camera
Effective pixels 5.1 million
CCD 11.8˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 526 million
Image size (pixels) • 2,592 × 1,944 • 1,280 × 960 • 640 × 480
• 1,600 × 1,200 • 1,024 × 768 • 2,592 × 1,728 (3 : 2)
Lens 4 × Zoom Nikkor, F=5.8 – 24 mm (35-mm [135] camera-
format equivalent: 28 – 116 mm), f/2.8 – f/4.6 (nine ele-
ments in eight groups)
Digital zoom 4 × (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 460 mm)
Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect through-the-lens (TTL) AF
Focus range 50 cm (1´8˝) – ∞; macro mode 1 cm/0.4˝ (W) – ∞
Focus-area selection Five-area multi AF and spot AF available
Viewfi nder Real-image zoom viewfi nder with LED indication
Magnifi cation 0.26 – 0.92 ×
Frame coverage Approximately 80% horizontal and 80% vertical
Diopter adjustment –3 – +1 m–1
Monitor 1.5˝, 134,000-dot High Transmissive Advanced TFT LCD
monitor with brightness and hue adjustment
Frame coverage (shooting) Approximately 97% horizontal and 97% vertical
Storage
Media Type I and II CompactFlash™ (CF) and Microdrive cards
File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System
(DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
File formats Uncompressed: TIFF-RGB (HI-quality images)
Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant (1 : 4, 1 : 8, 1 : 16)
Movies: Quick Time
Exposure
Metering Four-mode through-the-lens (TTL) metering
• 256-segment matrix
• Center-weighted
• Spot
• AF spot
Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with fl exible program,
shutter-priority auto, manual, exposure compensation
(–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 13 EV), autoexposure bracketing
Range W: –1.0 – +18.0 EV
T: +0.5 – +18.0 EV
Specifi cations
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Technical Notes
Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Speed 1 – 14,000 s (auto, scene, and programmed auto), 8 –
14,000 s
(shutter-priority auto and aperture priority auto), BULB
(up to 10 min) and 8 –
14,000 s (manual exposure mode),
130 –
18,000 s (Ultra HS)
Aperture Six-blade iris diaphragm
Range Ten settings in steps of 13 EV (to minimum of f/8)
Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 50, 100, 200, 400;
Auto (auto gain to ISO 200 equivalent)
Self-timer Approximately ten- or three-second duration
Built-in Speedlight
Range (Auto ISO) 0.5 – 4.5 m/1´8˝ – 14´9˝ (W); 0.5 – 2.8 m/1´8˝ – 9´2˝ (T)
Sync method Automatic sync control
Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Sync contact X-contact only
Interface USB
Video output User can choose from NTSC and PAL
I/O terminals • DC in
• Audio/video out
• Data output (USB)
Power sources • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery
(supplied) or six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery
(available separately)
• EH-53 AC adapter
• EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger
Approximate battery life 110 min (EN-EL1). Measured at standard temperature
(20 °C/68 °F) with fully-charged batteries under stan-
dard Nikon test conditions: zoom adjusted with each
shot, fl ash used in approximately one third of shots, im-
age quality set to NORMAL.
Dimensions (W × H × D) 108 × 73 × 69 mm (4.3˝ × 2.9˝ × 2.7˝)
Approximate weight 320 g (11.3 oz) without battery or memory card
Operating environment
Temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)
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Index
158
Index
Symbols
1, 2, 99
50, 100, 200, 400, 58–59
, see Auto mode, Mode
dial
, see Image quality, Image
size, Mode dial
, see Mode dial, Movie mode
, see Mode dial, Playback
mode
button, 5, 31, 75, 78, 80
button, 4, 36
button, 4, 33
button, 5, 9
button, 5, 81
button, 5, 78
button, 4, 80
button, 5, 79
, 18, 33, 76
, 67
, , , 96–97
, 21, 151
, , , , , 63
, , , 145
, 7, 36
, , , , , 32, 108
, , , 34, 72
, , , , 66
, , , , , 101–102
, , , , 68
, , , , , , 76
, , 29
, , , , , , 60
lamp, see Lamp, red ( )
A
A, see Exposure mode, A
(aperture priority auto)
Accessories, see Optional ac-
cessories
Accessory shoe, 4, 106–107
AC adapter, ii, iv, 3, 15, 91,
140, 148, 157
AE-L, 30, 44, 103
AE-L, AF-L, 30, 141, 142
AE/AF-L button, 5, 30
AE lock, 103, 155
AF, see Autofocus
AF area mode, 68, 69–70
button, 5, 34, 35
AF lamp, see Lamp, green (AF)
Aperture, 25, 49, 51, 52, 154
Audio, see Movies, Voice
memo
Audio/Visual, see Playing
pictures back, on TV
Auto, see Flash mode, Sen-
sitivity
Auto-focus mode, 70
Autofocus, 24, 28–30, 34–35,
38
Auto bracketing, 95,
109–110
Auto mode, 8, 24–31
Auto off, 19, 123, 134, 140
Auto transfer, 115, 129–130
A/V OUT, see Playing pictures
back, on TV
B
Back light, 37, 42
BASIC, 54
Batteries, ii–iii, 3, 14–15, 18,
150, 157
2CR5 (DL245), ii, iii, 15,
140, 150, 157
EN-EL1, ii, 14–15, 148, 157
charging 14
Beach/Snow, 37, 39
Best Shot Selector, see BSS
Black-and-white, 67
Blur, 38, 97, 154
Brightness, 137
BSS, 41, 95, 96–97, 154, 155
BULB, see Bulb/Time, Long
time-exposures
Bulb/Time, 53, 104
C
Camera strap, ii, 5
CF card, see Memory card
CF card format, 95, 114,
115, 134
Clock, see Date
Close up, 37, 41, 69, 155
Close ups, 34, 41, 72
Command dial, 4
CompactFlash™, see Memory
cards
Compression, see Image
quality
Computer. See also E-mail,
Nikon View, Printing pic-
tures, Transfer
copying pictures to, 83–85
Continuous, 63–64, 95, 155
Contrast, see Image adjust-
ment
Controls, 30, 134, 141–142
Copy, 37, 42, 155
Copying pictures, see Move
image, Transfer
D
Date, 20–21, 134
Date, 20–21, 76
printing on pictures, 86,
145
Date imprint, 86, 134, 145
DCF, 3, 156
Delete, 115, 116–117
Deleting pictures, 75, 116–117
all pictures, 117
all pictures in folder, 121
during shooting, 75
in full-screen playback
31, 75
selected pictures, 116–117
Design Rule for Camera File
System, see DCF
Digital Print Order Format,
see DPOF
Digital tele, 105
Diopter adjustment, 27
Display mode, 137
DPOF, 86, 127, 128
Dusk/Dawn, 37, 43, 155
E
E-mail, 54–55, 81
Exif 2.2, 3, 156
Exif Print, see Exif 2.2
Exposure bracketing, 109–110
Exposure BSS, 97
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Index
159
Exposure compensation, 36,
154
Exposure information, see
Photo information
Exposure lock, 30, 142
Exposure metering, see
Metering
Exposure mode, 8, 24, 48–53
A (aperture-priority auto)
51
M (manual) 52–53
P (programmed auto) 49
S (shutter-priority auto) 50
Exposure options, 95,
103–104
F
Files, see Image fi les
File numbering, 138
Fill fl ash, 32, 42
FINE, 54
Fireworks show, 37, 41, 155
Firmware version, 134, 145
Fixed aperture, 51, 105
Flash, iii, 32–33, 106–108,
154, 155, 157
built-in, 4, 28, 64, 106
mode, 25, 32–33, 38–44
optional, 32, 64, 106, 108,
148
range, 33, 157
repeating, 32, 107
Flash exp. comp., 106
Flash exposure compensation,
106
Flash-ready lamp, , see Lamp,
red ( )
Flexible program, 49
Focus, 28–30, 34–35, 72, 156
Focus area, 27, 28, 69–70
Focus confi rmation, 71, 72
Focus information, see Focus
confi rmation, Photo
information
Focus lock, 9, 30, 69, 142
Focus mode, 34–35, 38–44,
72, 154
Focus options, 69–71, 95
Folders, 115, 118–122, 134,
135
choosing for playback, 122
creating, 119
deleting, 121
renaming, 120
storing pictures in, 135
Formatting, see Memory card,
formatting
Framing pictures, 26
FUNC, 141
FUNC. button, 4, 141
H
HI, 54, 75
Hidden pictures, 117, 121, 126
Hide image, 115, 123, 126
Hue, 137
I
Image adjustment, 66, 95
Image fi les, 89, 138
Image quality, 8, 25, 54
Image quality/size, 54–57,
95
Image sharpening, 65, 95
Image size, 8, 25, 55
Infi nity, see Focus mode,
Manual focus
info.txt, 132, 134, 143
Information, see Photo infor-
mation
ISO, see Mode dial, Sensitivity
J
JPEG, 54, 156
JPG, 138
L
Lamp, green (AF), 5, 9, 28, 154
Lamp, red ( ) 5, 28, 33, 154
Landscape, 37, 40
Language, 20, 134
Language, choosing, 20
Lens, iv, 4, 149, 155, 156
Lens, 95, 101–102
Lens, converter, 27, 101, 148
Lens adapter ring, 101, 102,
148
Lens cap, 5
Long time-exposures, 53, 104
M
M, see Exposure mode, M
(manual)
Macro close-up, 34
Manual focus, 35, 72
Memory cards, iii, 16–17, 156
approved, 17
formatting, 17, 114, 125,
126
insertion and removal of,
16–17
Menus, 10–11, 93–145
button, 5
Metering, 30, 68, 95
MF button, 5, 72
Microdrive, see Memory cards
Microphone, built in, 4, 80, 88
Mode dial, 4, 8
Monitor, iii, iv, 5, 6–7, 9,
26–31, 149, 153, 156
brightness and hue, 137
framing pictures in, 27–28
indicators in, 7, 153
opening and closing, 6
turning on and off, 9
Monitor options, 134,
136–137
Monochrome, see Black-and-
white
MOV, 138
Move image, 115, 131–132
Movies, 87–92, 156
recording, 88–91
viewing, 92
MOVIE menu, 89
Movie mode, 8, 75, 82, 88–91
Moving pictures, 131–132
Multi selector, 5
Museum, 37, 41, 155
My menu, 94, 95, 113–114
N
Night landscape, 37, 40, 155
Night portrait, 37, 39
Nikon View, 83–85, 129, 155
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Index
160
Noise, 33, 40, 111
Noise reduction, 33, 40, 58,
64, 111
Noise reduction, 95, 111
NORMAL, 54
NR, 40, 111
NTSC, see Video mode
Number of exposures remain-
ing, 25
O
On/off, see Power switch
Optional accessories, 107, 148
P
P, see Exposure mode, P (pro-
grammed auto)
PAL, see Video mode
Panorama, 44–45, 103
Panorama assist, 37, 42,
44–45, 122, 135, 155
Party/Indoor, 37, 39
Photo information, 76–77
PLAYBACK MENU, 93,
115–133
Playback mode, 8, 73–81
Playing pictures back, 31
full-screen, 31, 74–81
in quick review, 74
movie playback, 92
on a computer, 83–85
on a TV, 82
Portrait, 37, 39, 69
Portraits, 39, 68
Power-on lamp, 4, 24
Power switch, 4, 24
Printing pictures, 55, 86,
127–128. See also Date
imprint, DPOF
Print set, 86, 115, 127–128
Protect, 115, 125
Protected pictures, 117, 121,
125
Q
Quality, see Image quality
button, 5, 74
Quick review, 74
Quick Time, see Movies
QVGA, see Continuous
R
Red-eye reduction, 32
Release speed, 136
Repeating fl ash, 32, 107
Reset, 95, 112
Reset all, 134, 144
Resizing pictures, 81, 155
S
S, see Exposure mode, S (shut-
ter-priority auto)
Saturation control, 67, 95,
155
mode 8, 37–45
Self-timer, 35, 157
Self-timer lamp, 4
Sensitivity, 32, 58–59, 95, 154,
155, 157
Seq. numbers, 134, 138
SET-UP menu, 93, 134–146
Setup mode, 8, 20–21,
134–146
Shooting menu, 93, 94–114
Shot confi rmation, 134, 143
Show all menus, 94
Shutter-release button, 4, 9,
28–29
Shutter-release delay, see Self-
timer
Shutter sound, 134, 139
Shutter speed, 25, 49, 50,
52, 154
Slide show, 115, 123–124
Slide shows 123–124
Small pic, 81, 115, 133
Smear, 149
Speaker, built-in, 4, 80, 92
Speedlight, see Flash
Speedlight cntrl, 106, 155
Speedlight opt., 95, 106–108
Sports, 37, 43
Standby mode, 19, 123, 140
Sunset, 37, 40, 155
T
Telephoto, see Zoom
Television, 144
connecting to 82
Thumbnail playback, 78
TIF, 138
TIFF, 54
Time-lapse movie, 89,
90–91, 92
Time-lapse photography,
90–91
Transfer, 83–85
marking pictures for,
129–130
button, see Zoom, buttons
U
Ultra HS, 63, 64, 75, 82,
122, 135
USB, 83, 134
USB, 83–84, 155
cable (UC-E1) 84
User setting, 95, 98–99
V
VCR, 82, 144
Video cable (EG-E5000), 82
Video mode, 82, 134, 144
Viewfi nder, ii, iii, 4, 5, 26–27,
149, 156
focus, 27
framing pictures in, 27
Voice memos, 80
W
WB, 8, 60–61, 108
White balance, 60–62, 95, 155
bracketing, 109
fi ne tuning, 61
preset, 62
Wide angle, see Zoom
button, see Zoom, buttons
Z
Zoom, 26, 51, 156
buttons, 5, 26, 78–81
digital, 26–27, 54, 64, 69,
156
indicator, 26
optical, 26
playback, 79, 155
Zoom options, 51, 95, 105
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