Nikon Coolpix A900 Reference Manual A900RM EN

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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
•Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
•To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For
Your Safety” (page viii).
•After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
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Quick Topic Search
You can return to this page by tapping or clicking in the lower right of any page.
Main Topics
For Smart Device Users .......................................................................................................iii
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. v
Table of Contents..................................................................................................................xi
Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................1
Preparing for Shooting.........................................................................................................8
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................20
Shooting Features................................................................................................................27
Playback Features.................................................................................................................70
Movies ......................................................................................................................................82
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer...........................................96
Using the Menu..................................................................................................................106
Technical Notes..................................................................................................................154
Common Topics
For Your Safety What SnapBridge
Can Do for You
Tips for Setting
Exposure
Continuous
Editing Images
(Still Images)
Functions That
Cannot Be Used
Simultaneously
Troubleshooting Index
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For Smart Device Users
Your images. The world. Connected
Welcome to SnapBridge — Nikon’s new family of services to enrich
your image experience. SnapBridge eliminates the barrier between
your camera and compatible smart device, through a combination
of Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and a dedicated app. The
stories you capture with your Nikon camera and lenses are
automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can
even be uploaded effortlessly to cloud storage services, inviting
access across all your devices. You can share your excitement, when
and where you want.
Download the SnapBridge app to get started!
Take advantage of the wide-ranging
convenience by downloading the
SnapBridge app onto your smart device
now. Through a few simple steps, this
app connects your Nikon cameras with a
compatible iPhone®, iPad® and/or iPod
touch® or smart devices running on the
AndroidTM operating system. The app is
available free from the website (http://
snapbridge.nikon.com), Apple App
Store® and Google PlayTM.
For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for
your area (Avi).
For Smart Device Users
iv
For Smart Device Users
The exciting image experience that SnapBridge offers…
A range of services that enriches your imaging life,
including:
•Camera remote control
•Imprinting up to two pieces of credit
information (e.g. copyright, comments,
text and logos) on pictures
•Automatic update of camera’s date and
time info and location info
•Receive camera’s firmware updates
Automatic picture transfer from camera to smart
device thanks to the constant connection between
the two devices — making online photo sharing
easier than ever
Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the
NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service
v
Introduction
Read This First
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX A900 digital camera.
Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual
•Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search”
(Aii).
•Symbols
•SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this
manual.
•The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
•The names of menu items displayed on the camera screen, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed on a computer screen appear in bold.
•In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from screen display samples so that
screen indicators can be more clearly shown.
Read This First
Symbol Description
BThis icon marks cautions and information that should be read before
using the camera.
CThis icon marks notes and information that should be read before using
the camera.
AThis icon marks other pages containing relevant information.
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Introduction
Read This First
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and
education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites:
•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
•For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these websites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to
frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the
website below for contact information.
http://imaging.nikon.com/
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 chargers,
batteries, AC adapters, and USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically 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.
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal
could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
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 normally. Nikon
will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.
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Introduction
Read This First
About the Manuals
•No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by
any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
•Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
•Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
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 was 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).
Comply with Copyright Notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the
camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of
photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards
or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files
can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available
software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the
privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, make
sure to format the camera's settings in Reset all (A112) in the setup menu. After
formatting the camera's settings, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion
software, or format the device in Format memory or Format card in the setup menu
(A107), then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for
example, images of empty sky). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property
when physically destroying memory cards.
Conformity Marking
Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the camera
complies with.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”
in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.
For Your Safety
DANGER
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon carries a high risk of death or
severe injury.
WARNING
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in death or
severe injury.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in injury or
property damage.
WARNING
•Do not use while walking or operating a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
•Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts that
become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
•Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat,
or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or power source. Continued
operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
•Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it is on or
plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-temperature
burns.
•Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as propane,
gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or
fire.
•Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
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For Your Safety
•Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute
a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate
medical attention.
•Do not entangle, wrap or twist the strap around your neck. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents.
•Do not use batteries/chargers/AC adapters/USB cables not specifically designated
for use with this product. When using batteries/chargers/AC adapters/USB cables
designated for use with this product, do not:
- Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them under
heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
- Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to
another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC adapter
during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric
shock.
•Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low
temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
CAUTION
•Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light
focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When
shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
•Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features when the
use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency emissions produced
by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or
other medical facilities.
•Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used
for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or
product malfunction.
•Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in injury.
•Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or objects.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
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Introduction
For Your Safety
•Do not leave this product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in
direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product
malfunction.
DANGER for Batteries
•Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could
result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
- Use only batteries approved for use in this product.
- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or
other metal objects.
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful
physical shocks.
•Do not attempt to recharge EN-EL12 rechargeable batteries using chargers/
cameras not specifically designated for this purpose. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or
catching fire.
•If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water
and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could result in eye injuries.
WARNING for Batteries
•Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek
immediate medical attention.
•Do not immerse this product in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the
product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.
•
Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such
as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-EL12 rechargeable batteries if
they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
•Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire
may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. Recycle or
dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.
•If battery liquid comes into contact with skin or clothing, immediately rinse the
affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in skin irritation.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii
Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Common Topics ........................................................................................................................................................... ii
For Smart Device Users ...................................................................................................... iii
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ v
Read This First .......................................................................................................................................... v
Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ...................................................................................... v
Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................................... vi
For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... viii
Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................. 1
The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................... 2
The Monitor .............................................................................................................................................. 4
For Shooting.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
For Playback..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Preparing for Shooting........................................................................................................ 8
How to Attach the Camera Strap ...................................................................................................... 9
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card....................................................................................... 10
Removing the Battery or Memory Card ...................................................................................................... 10
Memory Cards and Internal Memory............................................................................................................ 10
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 11
Changing the Angle of the Monitor............................................................................................... 13
Camera Setup......................................................................................................................................... 14
Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet ............................................................................................................. 14
Setup from the Camera Menus........................................................................................................................ 16
What SnapBridge Can Do for You................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 20
Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 21
Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Recording Movies ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Playing Back Images............................................................................................................................ 24
Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 25
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion .................................................................................................. 26
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Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 27
Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 28
A (Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 29
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 30
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 31
Using Skin Softening............................................................................................................................................... 37
Shooting with Easy Panorama .......................................................................................................................... 38
Playback with Easy Panorama........................................................................................................................... 40
Shooting with Smart Portrait (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)........................... 41
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)................................................................... 45
A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)............................................... 47
Tips for Setting Exposure...................................................................................................................................... 48
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, and D Modes) ......................................... 50
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ............................................................... 51
Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 52
Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 55
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) ...................................................................................... 56
Using the Creative Slider.................................................................................................................... 57
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)...................................................................... 59
Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 60
Focusing................................................................................................................................................... 62
The Shutter-release Button................................................................................................................................. 62
Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 63
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................................. 64
Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)............................................................. 66
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 68
Playback Features................................................................................................................ 70
Playback Zoom...................................................................................................................................... 71
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display......................................................................................... 72
List by Date Mode................................................................................................................................. 73
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence............................................................................. 74
Viewing Images in a Sequence......................................................................................................................... 74
Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 75
Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................................ 76
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ........................................................................................................ 76
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 77
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast................................................................................... 77
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash ............................. 78
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Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces........................................................................................... 78
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image......................................................................................... 80
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 81
Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 83
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ....................................................................... 86
Shooting Time-lapse Movies............................................................................................................ 87
Recording Superlapse Movies.......................................................................................................... 89
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) .................. 90
Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................... 93
Editing Movies ....................................................................................................................................... 94
Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie..................................................................................... 94
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image......................................................................................... 95
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.......................................... 96
Utilizing Images..................................................................................................................................... 97
Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................................................................... 98
Printing Images Without a Computer ........................................................................................... 99
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ............................................................................................................. 99
Printing Images One at a Time ...................................................................................................................... 100
Printing Multiple Images ................................................................................................................................... 101
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)...................................................................... 103
Installing ViewNX-i................................................................................................................................................. 103
Transferring Images to a Computer ........................................................................................................... 103
Using the Menu................................................................................................................. 106
Menu Operations............................................................................................................................... 107
The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................................ 109
Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................................ 110
The Shooting Menu.............................................................................................................................................. 110
The Movie Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 110
The Playback Menu............................................................................................................................................... 111
The Network Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 111
The Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 112
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)....................................................... 113
Image Quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 113
Image Size................................................................................................................................................................... 114
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode).............................................................................. 115
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................... 115
Metering ...................................................................................................................................................................... 117
Continuous Shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 118
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ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................... 120
AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 121
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 124
M Exposure Preview ............................................................................................................................................. 124
The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................ 125
Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 125
AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 129
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 130
Movie VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 131
Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 132
Frame Rate.................................................................................................................................................................. 132
The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 133
Mark for upload ....................................................................................................................................................... 133
Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 134
Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 135
Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................................. 135
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)............................................... 136
Sequence Display................................................................................................................................................... 137
The Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 138
Operating the Text Input Keyboard............................................................................................................ 139
The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 140
Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 140
Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 142
Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 144
Photo VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 145
AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 146
Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................. 146
Sound Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 147
Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................................ 147
Format Card/Format Memory........................................................................................................................ 148
Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 148
Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 149
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 150
Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 151
Charge by Computer........................................................................................................................................... 152
Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 153
Conformity Marking.............................................................................................................................................. 153
Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 153
Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 154
Notices................................................................................................................................................... 155
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 157
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Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 159
The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 159
The Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 160
The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................................. 161
Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................................... 162
Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 163
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................... 163
Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 163
Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 164
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 167
File Names............................................................................................................................................ 175
Optional Accessories........................................................................................................................ 176
Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 177
Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 180
Trademark Information....................................................................................................................................... 181
Index....................................................................................................................................................... 183
1
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................2
The Monitor..............................................................................................................................4
2
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
The Camera Body
6312 45 1
8
7
10 9
14
15
13
12
11
Flash raised
Lens cover closed
1Eyelet for camera strap
................................ 9
2
Command dial
.................................................. 47
3Power switch/power-on lamp
............ 14
4Shutter-release button
.......................22, 62
5Mode dial
..................................................... 21,
28
6Self-timer lamp
.............................................. 55
AF-assist illuminator..................... 112
, 146
7Flash
..........................................................23,
51
,
52
8Lens cover
9Lens
10 Microphone (stereo)
.................................. 83
11
Zoom control........................................ 22, 60
f: Wide-angle .......................... 22, 60
g: Telephoto ............................. 22, 60
h: Thumbnail playback .............. 72
i: Playback zoom .......................... 71
12
N-Mark (NFC antenna)..................................
15
13
Connector cover
...................................... 11,
97
14
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
.......... 97
15 Micro-USB connector
........................ 11,
97
3
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
* Also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.
12
10
11
14
13
5
2
6
8
4
7
9
15
3
1
1K (flash pop-up) control
2Charge lamp.................................................. 11
Flash lamp....................................................... 52
3q (snap-back zoom) button .............. 61
4b (e movie-record) button
..... 23
, 83
5c (playback) button...............................24
6Rotary multi selector
(multi selector)* .........................47, 51, 107
7k (apply selection) button
................107
8l (delete) button ...................................... 25
9d (menu) button
................................. 107
10 Battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover................................................................... 10
11 Lock lever ........................................................ 10
12 Power connector cover (for optional
AC adapter)
13 Tripod socket
14 Speaker
15 Monitor
...........................................................4
, 13
4
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
The information that is displayed on the shooting or playback screen changes
depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.
By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you
operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to
Auto info in Monitor settings (A142)).
For Shooting
The Monitor
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AF
1Shooting mode............................................28
2Flash mode .............................................51, 52
3Macro mode...........................................51, 56
4Zoom indicator.....................................22, 60
5Focus indicator.............................................22
6Movie options (normal
speed movies)................................. 110, 125
7Movie options (HS movies)..... 110, 126
8Image quality................................... 110, 113
9Image size.......................................... 110, 114
10 Easy panorama .....................................30, 38
11
Vibration reduction icon
.............................................110, 112, 131, 145
12 Wind noise reduction................. 110, 132
13
Exposure compensation value
....57, 59
14 Remaining movie recording time
........................................................................ 83, 84
15 Number of exposures remaining
(still images) ........................................ 21, 113
16 Internal memory indicator....................21
17 F-number.........................................................47
18 Shutter speed................................................47
19 Focus area (target finding AF)
...........................................................62, 110, 121
20 Focus area (manual or center)
.................................................................. 110, 121
21 Focus area (face detection, pet
detection) .......................................... 110, 121
22 Focus area (subject tracking)
.................................................................. 110, 121
23 Center-weighted area................ 110, 117
5
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
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24 ISO sensitivity .................................. 110, 120
25 Battery level indicator ..............................21
26 Charging AC Adapter connection
indicator
27 Date stamp ....................................... 112, 144
28 “Date not set” indicator............. 140, 168
29 Travel destination icon .........................140
30 Airplane mode
31 Bluetooth communication
indicator..............................................................iii
32 Wi-Fi communication indicator ...........iii
33 Location data
34 Soft.......................................................................41
35 Active D-Lighting........................................57
36 Foundation makeup .................................41
37 White balance mode .................. 110, 115
38 Special effects ...............................................91
39 Skin softening ...............................................41
40 Hue ..............................................................41, 57
41 Vividness...................................................41, 57
42 Continuous shooting mode
...........................................................35, 110, 118
43 Time-lapse movie............................... 30, 87
44 Blink proof icon............................................43
45 Hand-held/tripod .......................................32
46 Backlighting (HDR).....................................34
47 Multiple exposure lighten.....................36
48 Playback speed
49 Still image capture (during movie
recording) .......................................................86
50 Self-Collage ....................................................42
51 Pet portrait auto release......... 35, 51, 55
52 Smile timer.............................................. 44, 51
53 Self-timer indicator ............................51, 55
54 Exposure indicator .....................................49
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Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
For Playback
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1List by date icon.......................................... 73
2
Protect icon
.......................................111, 135
3Sequence display (when Individual
pictures is selected)...................111, 137
4Glamour retouch icon...................78, 111
5Quick effects icon.............................76, 111
6D-Lighting icon .................................77, 111
7Quick retouch icon..........................77, 111
8Red-eye correction ......................... 78, 111
9Internal memory indicator....................21
10 Current image number/total number
of images
11 Movie length or elapsed playback
time
7
Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
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12 Image quality...................................110, 113
13 Image size ..........................................110, 114
14 Easy panorama .....................................30, 38
15 Movie options .................................110, 125
16 Volume indicator........................................ 93
17 Small picture icon ............................80, 111
18 Crop icon..................................................71, 81
19 Quick effects guide
20
Easy panorama playback guide
Sequence playback guide
Movie playback guide
21 Time of recording
22 Date of recording
23 Charging AC Adapter connection
indicator
24 Battery level indicator ..............................21
25 File number and type............................175
26 Airplane mode
27 Bluetooth communication
indicator..............................................................iii
28 Wi-Fi communication indicator ...........iii
29 Recorded location data indicator
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How to Attach the Camera Strap......................................................................................9
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card.......................................................................10
Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................11
Changing the Angle of the Monitor ..............................................................................13
Camera Setup
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How to Attach the Camera Strap
•The camera strap can be attached to the eyelet on either side (left and right) of the
camera body.
How to Attach the Camera Strap
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Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
•With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the
orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4).
•Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5).
•Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as
this could cause a malfunction.
BFormatting a Memory Card
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this
camera, make sure to format it with this camera.
•Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other
data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep
before formatting the memory card.
•Insert the memory card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in
the setup menu (A107).
Removing the Battery or Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and screen have turned
off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
•Move the battery latch to eject the battery.
•Gently push the memory card into the camera to partially eject the memory card.
•Be careful when handling the camera, battery, and memory card immediately after
using the camera, as they may be hot.
Memory Cards and Internal Memory
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either on a memory card or
in the camera's internal memory. To use the camera's internal memory, remove the
memory card.
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card
Battery latch Memory card slot
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Charging the Battery
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC
Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter
could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the
camera was purchased.
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to the
Charging AC Adapter.
•Charging starts when the camera is connected to an electrical outlet while the
battery is inserted, as shown in the illustration. The charge lamp slowly flashes green
while the battery is charging.
•When charging is complete, the charge lamp turns off. Unplug the Charging AC
Adapter from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the USB cable.
Charging time is about 2 hours and 20 minutes for a fully exhausted battery.
•The battery cannot be charged when the charge lamp quickly flashes green,
possibly due to one of the reasons described below.
- The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.
- The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected.
- The battery is damaged.
Charging the Battery
Charge lamp
Electrical outlet
USB cable (included)
Charging AC Adapter
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Charging the Battery
BNotes About the USB Cable
•
Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could
result in overheating, fire, or electric shock.
•
Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.
BNotes About Charging the Battery
•The camera can be operated while the battery is charging, but the charging time
increases. The charge lamp turns off while the camera is being operated.
•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than
the EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available
USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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Changing the Angle of the Monitor
You can adjust the direction and angle of the monitor.
BNotes About the Monitor
•When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and move slowly within the
monitor's adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.
•Do not touch the area to the rear of the monitor.
Failure to observe this precaution could cause product
malfunction.
Changing the Angle of the Monitor
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Camera Setup
Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet
•Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app (Aiii) and enable
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, “smart
device”).
•The camera and smart device screens shown in this manual may
differ from those of the actual products.
1Turn the camera on.
•Use the multi selector to select and adjust settings.
•A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press
H or I on the multi selector to highlight a
language and press the k button to select.
•The language can be changed at any time using
the Language option in the setup menu.
•The power switch is enabled a few seconds after
the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before
pressing the power switch.
2Press the k button when the dialog at
right is displayed.
•If you do not wish to use a smart device to
configure the camera, press the d button
(A16).
Camera Setup
Multi selector
k button
(apply selection)
Up
Down
Left Right
Power
switch
Dansk
Deutsch
Čeština
Español
English
Български
Language
Cancel
MENU.
later from the Network menu, press
To skip this screen and set SnapBridge
smart device and share them online.
Use SnapBridge to send photos to your
Set
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Camera Setup
3Pair (i.e., establish a Bluetooth link between) the camera and the
smart device.
•Android Devices with NFC Support
After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart
device, touch the camera Y (N-Mark) to the NFC
antenna on the smart device to launch the
SnapBridge app.
- If the SnapBridge download site is displayed,
download and install the app before repeating
the above steps.
•iOS Devices and Android Devices Without
NFC Support
Press the camera k button. The camera will wait
for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on
the smart device and follow the on-screen
instructions to tap the name of the camera you
want to pair with.
4Check the authentication code.
•After confirming that the camera and smart device
display the same six-digit authentication code,
follow the steps below to complete pairing (note
that the code may not be displayed in some
versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps
below even if the code is not displayed).
- On the camera, press the k button.
- On the smart device, tap Pairing (the name of the button varies with the smart
device).
A900
Camera name
Connect to Camera
SnapBridge
A900
Cancel
installing, open the SnapBridge app.
store and search for SnapBridge. After
On your smart device, go to the app
Camera
App
Auth. code
OK
Cancel
and press OK.
code is displayed on the smart device
Conrm that the same authentication
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Camera Setup
5Press the k button when the dialog at
right is displayed.
•When a constant connection between the camera
and smart device is established, the dialog at right
is displayed.
•If the camera displays Could not connect., press
the k button to return to Step 3. To cancel pairing
settings, press the d button.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup
process.
•To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable
the location data features both in the SnapBridge app and on the smart device itself
(for more information, see the documentation provided with the smart device).
•You can also synchronize the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device
by selecting Yes when prompted and enabling synchronization in the SnapBridge
app. If you select No, set the camera clock from the menus as described in Step 2 on
page 17.
•Setup is complete when the camera returns to the shooting display.
•See page 18 for more information on using SnapBridge.
Setup from the Camera Menus
The camera clock can be set manually.
1Turn the camera on (A14).
•A language selection dialog will be displayed. Press
H or I on the multi selector to highlight a
language and press the k button to select.
•The language can be changed at any time using
the Language option in the setup menu.
•The power switch is enabled a few seconds after
the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before
pressing the power switch.
your smart device as they are taken.
SnapBridge will send your photos to
connected!
Your camera and smart device are
Next
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Deutsch
Čeština
Español
English
Български
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2Press the d button
when the dialog at right
is displayed.
•Select Yes when prompted to
set the camera clock.
3Highlight your home time zone and
press the k button.
•To turn daylight saving time on press H; W will be
displayed at the top of the map. Press I to turn
daylight saving time off.
4Press H or I to choose a date format and press the k button.
5Enter the current date and time and
press the k button.
•Press J or K to highlight items and press H or I
to change.
•Press the k button to set the clock.
6When prompted, press H or I to highlight Yes and press the
k button.
•The camera exits to the shooting display when setup is complete.
CResetting the Clock
The Time zone and date option in the setup menu can be used to choose the time
zone and set the camera clock.
Daylight saving time can be turned on or off in the Time zone menu.
MENU.
later from the Network menu, press
To skip this screen and set SnapBridge
smart device and share them online.
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Camera Setup
What SnapBridge Can Do for You
The SnapBridge app can be used for a variety of tasks once the camera
has been paired with your smart device.
Auto Upload
At default settings, pictures will automatically be uploaded to the smart device as they
are taken.
•Place the smart device close to the camera and launch the SnapBridge app.
BNotes About Auto Upload
Movies cannot be uploaded using the Send while shooting or Mark for upload options.
To upload movies to a smart device, use the SnapBridge app.
Option Description
Disabling auto upload Auto upload can be disabled using the Send while shooting >
Still images option in the camera network menu (A107).
Upload options
Use the Send while shooting > Upload (photos) item in the
camera network menu to choose the types of pictures
automatically uploaded.
Selecting pictures for
upload
You can use this option to automatically upload selected
pictures that were not uploaded during shooting.
•Use the Mark for upload option in the camera playback
menu (A107) to select pictures.
•The constant connection ensures that upload will continue
even when the camera is off.
Resizing pictures for
upload
Use the SnapBridge app to choose the size at which pictures are
copied to the smart device. The default size is 2 megapixels.
Embedding photo
info
Use the SnapBridge app to choose the information imprinted
on photographs copied to the smart device.
Comments and copyright information can be entered in
advance from the camera setup menu. You can also imprint text
entered in the SnapBridge app.
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Camera Setup
Wireless Networks
CWhere the Use of Wireless Devices Is Prohibited
Where the use of wireless devices is prohibited, disable wireless features in the camera
network menu by selecting On for Airplane mode. This will temporarily interrupt the
constant connection with the smart device, but the connection is automatically re-
established when airplane mode is turned off.
Other Options for the SnapBridge App
•See SnapBridge app online help for more information.
Option Description
Pairing
To pair the camera with a smart device (for example, with a new
device or if you did not opt to pair with a smart device during
setup), select Connect to smart device in the camera network
menu and follow the instructions on page 14, starting with Step
2.
The camera can be paired with up to five smart devices, but can
connect to only one at a time.
Uploading pictures
via Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for large-volume uploads.
Follow the on-screen instructions in the SnapBridge app to
switch to a Wi-Fi connection.
•The Wi-Fi > Network settings item in the camera network
menu contains Auth./encryp. and Password options. The
default option for Auth./encryp. is WPA2-PSK-AES.
Option Description
Remote photography Use the smart device to release the camera shutter. Before
performing remote photography, turn the camera on.
Viewing the pictures
on the camera
Use the smart device to view and download the pictures on the
camera. This option is available even when the camera is off.
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Basic Shooting and Playback
Operations
Shooting Images...................................................................................................................21
Playing Back Images............................................................................................................24
Deleting Images....................................................................................................................25
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Shooting Images
A (auto) mode is used here as an example. A (auto) mode enables you to perform
general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.
1Rotate the mode dial to A.
•Battery level indicator
b: The battery level is high.
B: The battery level is low.
•Number of exposures remaining
C is displayed when no memory card is inserted
in the camera, and images are saved in the internal
memory.
2Hold the camera steady.
•Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens,
flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and
speaker.
•When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation,
turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.
Shooting Images
Number of exposures
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Shooting Images
3Frame the picture.
•Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position.
•If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position,
press the q (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that
you can frame the subject more easily.
4Press the shutter-release button
halfway.
•To press the shutter-release button “halfway”
means to press and hold the button at the point
where you feel a slight resistance.
•When the subject is in focus, the focus area or
focus indicator is displayed in green.
•When taking self-portraits (A13), the focus area is
not displayed.
•When you are using digital zoom, the camera
focuses in the center of the frame and the focus
area is not displayed.
•If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the
camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition
and try pressing the shutter-release button halfway
again.
5Without lifting your finger, press the
shutter-release button all the way
down.
Zoom out Zoom in
q button
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Shooting Images
BNotes About Saving Images or Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the
remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory
card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the
camera or the memory card.
CThe Auto Off Function
•When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the camera
enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after
remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.
•To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation
such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.
CWhen Using a Tripod
•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:
- When shooting in dim lighting with the flash mode set to W (off )
- When the zoom is at a telephoto position
•When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Photo VR to Off in the
setup menu (A107) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.
Using the Flash
In situations where a flash is needed,
such as in dark locations or when the
subject is backlit, move the K (flash
pop-up) control to raise the flash.
•When not using the flash, gently
push to lower the flash until it clicks
shut.
Recording Movies
Display the shooting screen and press the b (e
movie-record) button to start recording a movie. Press
the b (e) button again to end recording.
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Playing Back Images
1Press the c (playback) button to enter
playback mode.
•If you press and hold down the c button while
the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in
playback mode.
2Use the multi selector to select an
image to display.
•Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through
the images quickly.
•Images can also be selected by rotating the multi
selector.
•To play back a recorded movie, press the k
button.
•To return to shooting mode, press the c button
or shutter-release button.
•When e is displayed in full-frame playback
mode, you can press the k button to apply an
effect to the image.
•Move the zoom control toward g (i)
in full-frame playback mode to zoom
in on an image.
•In full-frame playback mode, move
the zoom control toward f (h) to
switch to thumbnail playback mode
and display multiple images on the
screen.
Playing Back Images
Display the previous image
Display the next image
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Deleting Images
1Press the l (delete) button to delete
the image currently displayed on the
screen.
2Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired deletion method and press the
k button.
•To exit without deleting, press the d button.
3Select Yes and press the k button.
•Deleted images cannot be recovered.
BDeleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
•Images captured continuously, or with the multiple
exp. lighten, self-collage function, or creative mode, are
saved as a sequence, and only one image in the
sequence (the key picture) is displayed in playback
mode.
•If you press the l button while a key picture is displayed
for a sequence of images, all images in the sequence are
deleted.
•To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them one at a
time and press the l button.
CDeleting the Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.
Deleting Images
All images
Erase selected images
Current image
Delete
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Deleting Images
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion
1Use the multi selector JK or rotate it
to select the image that you want to
delete.
•Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to
switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch
to thumbnail playback.
2Use HI to select ON or OFF.
•When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under
the selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select
additional images.
3Press the k button to apply the image selection.
•A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate.
Erase selected images
Back
Erase selected images
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Shooting Features
Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................28
A (Auto) Mode....................................................................................................................29
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)................................30
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................45
A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)...............................47
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector ...............................................51
Flash Mode..............................................................................................................................52
Self-timer.................................................................................................................................55
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)......................................................................56
Using the Creative Slider ...................................................................................................57
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)......................................................59
Using the Zoom ....................................................................................................................60
Focusing ..................................................................................................................................62
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode).............................................66
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting .....................68
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Selecting a Shooting Mode
You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired
shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera
body.
•A (Auto) mode
Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.
•o (Creative) mode
The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects
simultaneously in one shot.
•y (Scene) modes
Press the d button and select a scene mode.
-Scene auto selector: The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you
frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.
-Time-lapse movie: The camera can automatically capture still images at a
specified interval to create time-lapse movies (e1080/30p or S1080/25p)
that are approximately 10 seconds long.
-Multiple exp. Lighten: The camera automatically captures moving subjects at
regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas,
and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or
motion of stars are captured.
-Superlapse movie: Use to record movies while moving the camera and record
changes in the subject as time elapses. The movies are recorded in fast motion
(e1080/30p or S1080/25p).
-Smart portrait: Use glamour retouch to enhance human faces during shooting,
and use the smile timer or self-collage function to take pictures.
In addition to the above modes, you can select various scene modes.
•M (Short movie show) mode
The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e1080/30p or
S1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips
that are several seconds long.
•A, B, C, and D modes
Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and f-number.
CHelp Display
The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the
setting screen is displayed.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to quickly switch to shooting mode. You can show
or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the setup menu.
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A (Auto) Mode
Select this mode to perform general shooting in a
variety of shooting conditions.
•The camera detects the main subject and focuses
on it (target finding AF). If a human face is detected,
the camera automatically sets focus priority on it.
•See “Focusing” (A62) for more information.
Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode
•Flash mode (A52)
•Self-timer (A55)
•Macro mode (A56)
•Exposure compensation (A59)
•Shooting menu (A113)
A (Auto) Mode
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Select any one of scene modes based on the shooting conditions, and you can take
pictures with the appropriate settings for those conditions.
Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following scene
modes using the multi selector.
1The camera focuses at infinity.
2The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
3Use of a tripod is recommended because the shutter speed is slow. Set Photo VR
(A145) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during
shooting.
4When Nightscape + light trails is selected, the camera focuses on the area in the center
of the frame. When Nightscape + star trails or Star trails is selected, the camera
focuses at infinity.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting
Conditions)
x
Scene auto selector (default setting)
(A31) j Night landscape (A32)1, 2
bPortrait k Close-up (A33)
c Landscape1, 2 u Food (A33)
N Time-lapse movie (A87)2m Fireworks show (A33)1, 3
d Sports (A31)1o Backlighting (A34)1
e Night portrait (A32) p Easy panorama (A38)1
f Party/indoor (A32)2O Pet portrait (A35)
Z Beach2U Multiple exp. Lighten (A36)3, 4
z Snow2u Superlapse movie (A89)
h Sunset2, 3 F Smart portrait (A41)
i Dusk/dawn1, 2, 3
Scene auto selector
Landscape
Portrait
Night portrait
Sports
Time-lapse movie
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode
y M x Scene auto selector
•When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically recognizes the
shooting conditions and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.
•Under some shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired settings. In
this case, select another shooting mode (A28).
•If human faces are detected when the picture is taken, the camera softens the facial skin
tones using the skin softening function (A37).
y M d Sports
•While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured
continuously.
•The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously at a rate of about 7 fps
(when set to Normal (image quality) and a 5184×3888 (image size)).
•The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending on the current
image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting
conditions.
•Focus, exposure, and hue for the second and subsequent images are fixed at the values
determined with the first image.
ePortrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)
bPortrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which the
background takes up a large portion of the frame)
fLandscape
hNight portrait (for taking close-up portraits of one or two people)
cNight portrait (for taking portraits of large numbers of people, or images in which
the background takes up a large portion of the frame)
gNight landscape
iClose-up
jBacklighting (for taking pictures of subjects other than people)
dBacklighting (for taking portrait pictures)
dOther shooting conditions
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y M e Night portrait
•On the screen displayed when e Night portrait is selected, select u Hand-held or
w Tripod.
•u Hand-held (default setting):
-While the e icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter-
release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a
single image and saved.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still
image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen
switches to the shooting screen.
- If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be
distorted, overlapped, or blurred.
- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is
narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.
- Continuous shooting may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.
•w Tripod:
- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way.
- Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR setting (A145) in the
setup menu.
•The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting.
•If human faces are detected when the picture is taken, the camera softens the facial skin
tones using the skin softening function (A37).
y M f Party/indoor
•To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady. Set Photo VR (A145) to
Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
y M j Night landscape
•On the screen displayed when j Night landscape is selected, select u Hand-held
or w Tripod.
•u Hand-held (default setting):
-While the j icon on the shooting screen is displayed in green, press the shutter-
release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a
single image and saved.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still
image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen
switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is
narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.
- Continuous shooting may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.
•w Tripod:
- One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way.
- Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR setting (A145) in the
setup menu.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
y M k Close-up
•Macro mode (A56) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest
position at which it can focus.
•You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use the multi selector HIJK or
rotate it to move the focus area, and press the k button to apply the setting.
y M u Food
•Macro mode (A56) is enabled and the camera
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it
can focus.
•You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI.
The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.
•You can move the focus area. Press the k button, use
the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to move the
focus area, and press the k button to apply the
setting.
y M m Fireworks show
•The shutter speed is fixed at 4 seconds.
•The telephoto zoom position is restricted to the angle of view equivalent to that of
approx. 300 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format).
•Exposure compensation cannot be used (A59).
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
BNotes About HDR
Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Photo VR (A145) in the setup menu to Off
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
y M o Backlighting
•On the screen displayed when o Backlighting is selected, select On or Off to enable
or disable the high dynamic range (HDR) function based on the shooting conditions.
•Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the subject from being hidden in
shadow. Shoot images with the flash raised.
- Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture one image.
•On
: Use when taking pictures with very bright and dark areas in the same frame.
- When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots images
continuously at high speed, and saves the following two images.
- A non-HDR composite image
- An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is
minimized
- If there is only enough memory to save one image, an image processed by D-Lighting
(A77) at the time of shooting, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the
only image saved.
- Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still
image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the screen
switches to the shooting screen.
- The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image is
narrower than that seen on the shooting screen.
- Under some shooting conditions, dark shadows may appear around bright subjects
or bright areas may appear around dark subjects.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
BPet Portrait Auto Release
•Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release setting.
-Y: The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a dog or cat face.
-k: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is
detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when
k is selected.
•Pet portrait auto release is set to k after five bursts have been taken.
•Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the Pet
portrait auto release setting.
BFocus Area
•When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed
inside a yellow border. When the camera acquires focus
on a face displayed inside a double border (focus area),
the double border changes to green. If no faces are
detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of
the frame.
•Under some shooting conditions, the pet face may not
be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside
a border.
y M O Pet portrait
•When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and
focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is
detected (pet portrait auto release).
•On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V
Continuous.
-U Single: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures one image.
-V Continuous: Whenever a dog or cat face is detected, the camera captures three
images continuously.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
•The screen may turn off during the shooting interval. The power-on lamp lights
while the screen is off.
•To end shooting before it automatically ends, press the k button.
•When you have obtained the desired trails, end shooting. If you continue shooting,
details in the composited areas may be lost.
•The images automatically saved during shooting and the image composited when
shooting ends are grouped as a sequence, and the image composited when
shooting ends is used as the key picture (A74).
BNotes About Multiple Exp. Lighten
•The camera cannot capture images when a memory card is not inserted.
•Do not rotate the mode dial or insert a new memory card until shooting ends.
•Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from
turning off during shooting.
•Exposure compensation cannot be used (A59).
•
When using
W
Nightscape + star trails
or
S
Star trails
, the telephoto zoom position is
restricted to the angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 300 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format).
y M U Multiple exp. Lighten
•The camera automatically captures moving subjects at regular intervals, compares each
image and composites only their bright areas, and then saves them as one image. Light
trails such as the flow of car lights or motion of stars are captured.
•On the screen displayed when U Multiple exp. Lighten is selected, select
V Nightscape + light trails, W Nightscape + star trails, or S Star trails.
Option Description
VNightscape +
light trails
Use to capture the flow of car lights against a night landscape
background.
•
You can rotate the command dial to set the desired interval between
the shots. The set interval becomes the shutter speed. When 50 shots
are taken, the camera automatically stops shooting.
•For every 10 shots taken, one composite image with trails
overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.
WNightscape +
star trails
Use to capture the motion of stars with a night landscape in the frame.
•Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 20 seconds every 25
seconds. When 300 shots are taken, the camera automatically
stops shooting.
•For every 30 shots taken, one composite image with trails
overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.
SStar trails
Use to capture the motion of stars.
•Shots are taken at a shutter speed of 25 seconds every 30
seconds. When 300 shots are taken, the camera automatically
stops shooting.
•For every 30 shots taken, one composite image with trails
overlapped from the start of shooting is automatically saved.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
CTime Remaining
You can check the time remaining until shooting
automatically ends on the screen.
Using Skin Softening
In Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait or Smart portrait, if human faces
are detected, the camera processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving
the image (up to three faces).
Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using
Glamour retouch (A78) even after shooting.
BNotes About Skin Softening
•It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
•Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved,
and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Shooting with Easy Panorama
1Select W Normal or X Wide as the
shooting range and press the k
button.
2Frame the first edge of the panorama
scene, and then press the shutter-
release button halfway to focus.
•The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.
•The camera focuses in the center of the frame.
3Press the shutter-release button all the
way, and then remove your finger from
the shutter-release button.
•KLJI are displayed to indicate the direction of
camera movement.
4Move the camera in one of the four
directions until the guide indicator
reaches the end.
•When the camera detects which direction it is
moving in, shooting begins.
•Shooting ends when the camera captures the
specified shooting range.
•Focus and exposure are locked until shooting
ends.
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M k
button
Easy panorama
Wide
Normal
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Example of Camera Movement
•Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the
camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the
marking (KLJI).
•Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the
edge within about 15 seconds (when W
Normal is selected) or within about 30 seconds
(when X Wide is selected) after shooting
starts.
BNotes About Easy Panorama Shooting
•The range of the image seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen on the screen
at the time of shooting.
•If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform
(e.g. walls or darkness), an error may occur.
•If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama
range, a panorama image is not saved.
•If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before reaching
the edge of the range, the range not captured is recorded and displayed in gray.
CImage Size of Easy Panorama
There are four different image sizes (in pixels), as described below.
When W Normal is set
When X Wide is set
4800
920
1536
9600
920
1536
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Playback with Easy Panorama
Switch to playback mode (A24), display an image
captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback
mode, and then press the k button to scroll the
image in the direction that was used when shooting.
•Rotate the multi selector to fast-forward or rewind
scroll playback.
Playback controls are displayed on the screen during
playback.
Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then
press the k button to perform the operations
described below.
* These operations can also be performed by rotating the multi selector.
BNotes About Easy Panorama Images
•The images cannot be edited on this camera.
•This camera may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama
images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
BNotes About Printing Panorama Images
The entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the printer’s settings.
Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.
Function Icon Description
Rewind AHold down the k button to rewind scroll playback.*
Fast-
forward BHold down the k button to fast-forward scroll playback.*
Pause E
Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed
while paused.
CHold down the k button to rewind.*
DHold down the k button to scroll.*
FResume automatic scrolling.
End GReturn to full-frame playback mode.
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Shooting with Smart Portrait (Enhancing Human Faces
When Shooting)
You can take a picture with the glamour retouch function to enhance human faces.
1Press the multi selector K, apply an
effect.
•Use JK to select the desired effect.
•Use HI to select the amount of effect.
•You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.
B Skin softening, l Foundation makeup, Q
Soft, G Vividness, o Brightness (Exp. +/-)
•Select f Exit to hide the slider.
•After configuring the desired effects, press the k
button to apply them.
2Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button.
BNotes About Smart Portrait
The amount of effect may differ between the image on the shooting screen and the saved
image.
Functions Available in Smart Portrait
•Self-Collage (A42)
•Blink proof (A43)
•Smile timer (A44)
•Flash mode (A52)
•Self-timer (A55)
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M F Smart portrait M k
button M d button
Skin softening
Slider
Effects
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Using Self-Collage
The camera can capture a series of four or nine images
at intervals and save them as a one-frame image (a
collage image).
1Select self-collage setting.
•Number of shots: Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures
(number of captured images for an aggregated image). 4 (default setting) or 9 can
be selected.
•Interval: Set the interval time between each shot. Short, Medium (default setting),
or Long can be selected.
•Shutter sound: Set whether to activate the shutter sound when shooting with the
self-collage function.
Standard, SLR, Magic (default setting), or Off can be selected. If you set other than
Off, countdown sound is produced.
The same setting that is specified for Shutter sound in Sound settings in the
setup menu is not applied to this setting.
• After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to
exit the menu.
2Press the multi selector J to select n
Self-Collage, and press the k button.
•A confirmation dialog is displayed.
•If you want to apply glamour retouch when
shooting, set the effect before selecting self-
collage (A41).
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M F Smart portrait M k
button M Self-Collage M k button
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
3Take a picture.
•When you press the shutter-release button, a
countdown starts (about five seconds) and the
shutter is automatically released.
•The camera automatically releases the shutter for
the remaining pictures. A countdown starts about
three seconds before shooting.
•The number of shots is indicated by U in the
monitor. It is displayed in green during shooting
and it changes to white after shooting.
4On the screen displayed when the camera finishes taking the
specified number of shots, select Yes and press the k button.
•The collage image is saved.
•Each captured image is saved as an individual image separate from the collage
image. The images are grouped as a sequence, and a one-frame collage image is
used as the key picture (A74).
•When No is selected, the collage image is not saved.
BNotes About Self-Collage
•If you press the shutter-release button before the camera takes the specified number of
shots, shooting is canceled and the collage image is not saved. The pictures that were
taken before shooting was canceled are saved as individual images.
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
Using Blink Proof
The camera automatically releases the shutter twice
with every shot and saves one image in which the
subject’s eyes are open.
•If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes
may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is
displayed for a few seconds.
Select On or Off (default setting) in Blink proof and press the k
button.
BNotes About Blink Proof
This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M F Smart portrait M k
button M Blink proof M k button
picture just taken.
A blink was detected in the
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Shooting Features
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
Using Smile Timer
The camera automatically releases the shutter whenever a smiling face is detected.
Press the multi selector J to select a
Smile timer and press the k button.
•Set the glamour retouch function before selecting
smile timer (A41).
•When you press the shutter-release button to take a
picture, smile timer is terminated.
BNotes About Smile Timer
•Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles
(A63). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
CWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and
flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M F Smart portrait M k
button M d button
Smile timer
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Shooting Features
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
The camera saves four images with effects and one
image without effects simultaneously in one shot.
•The camera focuses in the center of the frame.
1Press the k button.
•The effect selection screen is displayed.
2Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired effect.
•You can select Variety, Selective color (red),
Selective color (green), Selective color (blue),
Light (default setting), Depth, Memory, Classic,
or Noir.
•The image without effects is displayed on the
upper part of the screen. Four types of images with
effects are displayed on the lower part of the screen.
•Only one type of effect can be applied to a movie. Press JK to select the desired
effect.
3Press the shutter-release button or b (e movie-record) button
to shoot.
•The five saved images are treated as a sequence. One image with an applied effect
is used as the key picture (A74).
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
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Shooting Features
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Functions Available in Creative Mode
The functions below are available when you press the k button in step 2:
•Flash mode (A52)
•Self-timer (A55)
•Macro mode (A56)
•Exposure compensation (A59)
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Shooting Features
A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
In A, B, C, and D modes, you can set exposure
(combination of shutter speed and f-number) according
to the shooting conditions. Also, you can achieve
greater control when shooting images by setting the
shooting menu options (A107).
A
,
B
,
C
, and
D
Modes (Setting the Exposure for
Shooting)
Shooting mode Description
AProgrammed auto
You can let the camera adjust the shutter speed and
f-number.
•The combination of shutter speed and f-number can be
changed by rotating the command dial or multi selector
(flexible program). While the flexible program is in effect,
the A (flexible program mark) is displayed on the upper
left of the screen.
•To cancel the flexible program, rotate the command dial
or multi selector in the opposite direction than when you
set it until the A is no longer displayed, change the
shooting mode, or turn off the camera.
BShutter-priority
auto
Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the shutter
speed. The camera automatically determines the f-number.
CAperture-priority
auto
Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the f-number.
The camera automatically determines the shutter speed.
DManual
Set both the shutter speed and f-number. Rotate the
command dial to set the shutter speed. Rotate the multi
selector to set the f-number.
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Shutter speed
F-number
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Shooting Features
A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
Tips for Setting Exposure
The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by
changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the
same.
Effect of the Shutter Speed
The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or
highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed.
Effect of the F-number
The camera can bring the subject, foreground and background into focus, or blur the
subject’s background intentionally.
CShutter Speed and F-number
•The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number,
or ISO sensitivity setting.
•The f-number of this camera also changes depending on the zoom position.
•When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or the
f-number may be changed.
•Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and small
apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. The smallest f-number represents the largest
aperture, and the largest f-number represents the smallest aperture.
Faster
1/1000 s
Slower
1/30 s
Small f-number
(larger aperture)
f/3.4
Large f-number
(smaller aperture)
f/8
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Shooting Features
A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
BNotes About Setting Exposure
When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate
exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or f-number indicator flashes (in A, B,
and C modes), or the exposure indicator is displayed in red (in D mode) when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway. Change the shutter speed setting or f-number.
Exposure Indicator (When in D Mode)
The degree of deviation between the adjusted
exposure value and the optimal exposure value
measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure
indicator on the screen. The degree of deviation in the
exposure indicator is displayed in terms of EV (–2 to +2
EV in increments of 1/3 EV).
BNotes About ISO Sensitivity
When ISO sensitivity (A110) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, the ISO
sensitivity in D mode is fixed at ISO 80.
Functions Available in A, B, C, and D Modes
•Flash mode (A51)
•Self-timer (A51)
•Macro mode (A51)
•Creative slider (A51)
•Shooting menu (A107)
CFocus Area
The focus area for autofocus varies depending on the setting of AF area mode (A110) in
the shooting menu. When set to Target finding AF (default setting), the camera detects
the main subject and focuses on it (A62). If a human face is detected, the camera
automatically sets focus priority on it.
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Shooting Features
A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, and
D Modes)
The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position,
f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the
following continuous shooting settings.
1The ISO sensitivity setting is restricted depending on the continuous shooting setting
(A68).
2In D mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80.
Setting Control range (second)
A mode B mode C mode D mode
ISO
sensitivity
(A120)1
Auto2
1/2000–1 s
1/2000–2 s
1/2000–8 s
ISO 80-4002,
ISO 80-80021/2000–4 s
ISO 80, 100, 200 1/2000–8 s
ISO 400, 800 1/2000–4 s
ISO 1600 1/2000–2 s
ISO 3200 1/2000–1 s
Continuous
(A118)
Continuous H,
Continuous L 1/2000–1 s
Pre-shooting
cache 1/4000–1/120 s
Continuous H:
120 fps
Continuous H:
60 fps 1/4000–1/60 s
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Shooting Features
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector
When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n)
I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below.
•m Flash mode
When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting
conditions.
•n Self-timer/Self-portrait timer
- Self-timer: The shutter is automatically released in 10 or 2 seconds.
- Self-portrait timer: The camera focuses in 5 seconds, and the shutter is
automatically released.
•p Macro mode
Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.
•o Creative slider (o brightness (exposure compensation), G vividness, F
hue, and J Active D-Lighting)
You can adjust overall image brightness (exposure compensation).
In Smart portrait scene mode, you can apply glamour retouch to enhance
human faces.
In A, B, C, and D mode, you can adjust overall image brightness, vividness, hue,
and Active D-Lighting.
The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode.
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi
Selector
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Shooting Features
Flash Mode
When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions.
1Move the K (flash pop-up)
control to raise the flash.
•When the flash is lowered, flash
operation is disabled and S is
displayed.
2Press the multi selector H (m).
3Select the desired flash mode (A53)
and press the k button.
•If the setting is not applied by pressing the k
button, the selection will be canceled.
CThe Flash Lamp
•The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the
shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release
button all the way down.
- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot
shoot images.
- Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.
•If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
Flash Mode
Auto
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Shooting Features
Flash Mode
Available Flash Modes
BNotes About Using the Flash
When you use the flash at the wide-angle zoom position, the edge of the image may be
dark depending on the shooting distance.
This may be improved by adjusting the zoom slightly to a telephoto position.
CThe Flash Mode Setting
The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode.
1For shooting modes A, B, C and D, the setting is saved in the camera’s memory even
after the camera is turned off.
2Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro
Mode)” (A66) for more information.
UAuto
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
•The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting on the
shooting screen.
VAuto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A54).
•When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is
taken.
XFill flash/Standard flash
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken.
YSlow sync
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash
fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used
to capture background at night or under dim lighting.
Flash mode A, oyn A1B1C1D1
UAuto w
2
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V
Auto with red-eye
reduction w–––––
Red-eye reduction – – wwww
XFill flash w–––––
Standard flash – – wwww
YSlow sync w–w–w–
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Shooting Features
Flash Mode
CAuto with Red-eye Reduction/Red-eye Reduction
Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye
effect. If the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to
reduce red-eye before the image is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
•Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release
button is pressed and when the image is shot.
•More time than usual is required to save images.
•Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.
•In rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In
these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.
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Shooting Features
Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter few seconds after
you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR (A145) to Off in the setup menu
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
1Press the multi selector J (n).
2Select the desired self-timer mode, and
press the k button.
•n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions,
such as weddings.
•n2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.
•r5s (5 seconds): Use to take self-portraits.
•If the setting is not applied by pressing the k
button, the selection will be canceled.
•When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release)
(A35) and r5s (self-portrait timer) are displayed.
•When the shooting mode is Smart portrait scene mode, a (smile timer) or n
(self-collage) can also be selected (A44, 42).
3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
4Press the shutter-release button
all the way down.
•Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp
flashes and then glows steadily about
one second before the shutter is
released.
•When the shutter is released, the self-
timer is set to k.
•To stop the countdown, press the
shutter-release button again.
CSelf-timer Focus and Exposure
Depending on the setting, timing to set focus and exposure is different.
•n10s / n2s: Focus and exposure are set when the button is pressed halfway in step 3.
•r5s: Focus and exposure are set just before the shutter is released.
Self-timer
Self-timer
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Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)
Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures.
1Press the multi selector I (p).
2Select o and press the k button.
•If the setting is not applied by pressing the k
button, the selection will be canceled.
3Move the zoom control to set the zoom
ratio to a position where F and the
zoom indicator are displayed in green.
•When the zoom ratio is set to a position where the
zoom indicator is displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as
approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.
When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on
subjects as close as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
CThe Macro Mode Setting
•The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A66).
•If the setting is applied in A, B, C, or D mode or short movie show mode, it will remain
saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)
Macro mode
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Shooting Features
Using the Creative Slider
When the shooting mode is set to A, B, C, or D mode, you can adjust the brightness
(exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active D-Lighting when shooting.
1Press the multi selector K (o).
2Use JK to select an item.
•F Hue: Adjust the hue (reddish/bluish) of the
entire image.
•G Vividness: Adjust the vividness of the entire
image.
•o Brightness (Exp. +/-): Adjust the brightness of
the entire image.
•J Active D-Lighting: Reduce the loss of details in
highlights and shadows. Select w (High), x (Normal), y (Low) for the
amount of effect.
3Use HI to adjust the level.
•You can preview the results on the screen.
•To set another item, return to step 2.
•Select y Exit to hide the slider.
•To cancel all settings, select P Reset and press
the k button. Return to step 2 and adjust the
settings again.
4Press the k button when setting is complete.
•The settings are applied and the camera returns to the shooting screen.
Using the Creative Slider
+ 0.3
+ 2.0
- 2.0
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
+ 0.3
+ 2.0
- 2.0
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
Slider
Histogram
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Using the Creative Slider
CCreative Slider Settings
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
•The settings for brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, hue, and Active D-
Lighting are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
•When the shooting mode is set to D mode, Active D-Lighting cannot be used.
•See “Using the Histogram” (A59) for more information.
CActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
•The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu captures images while reducing loss
of details in highlights, and adjusts the tone when saving images.
•The D-Lighting (A77) option in the playback menu adjusts the tone of saved images.
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Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, scene mode, creative mode, or
short movie show mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation).
1Press the multi selector K (o).
2Select a compensation value and press
the k button.
•To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.
•To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.
•The compensation value is applied, even without
pressing the k button.
CExposure Compensation Value
•When the shooting mode is Fireworks show, Night sky and Star trails in Time-lapse
movie, or Multiple exp. Lighten in scene mode, exposure compensation cannot be
used.
•When the shooting mode is short movie show mode, the setting applied will remain
saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off.
•When the exposure compensation is set while using a flash, the compensation is applied
to both the background exposure and the flash output.
CUsing the Histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when
using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash.
•The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright
tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
•Increasing exposure compensation value shifts tone distribution to the right, and
decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting
Brightness)
+2.0
-0.3
-2.0
Exposure compensation
Histogram Slider
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Shooting Features
Using the Zoom
When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens
position changes.
•To zoom in: Move toward g
•To zoom out: Move toward f
When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to
the maximum wide-angle position.
•Rotating the zoom control all the way in either
direction adjusts the zoom quickly.
•A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen
when the zoom control is moved.
•Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the
subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical
zoom ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the
zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to
the maximum optical zoom position.
BNotes About Digital Zoom Magnification
When Movie options (A125) is set to d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K
UHD), the digital zoom magnification is restricted up to approximately 2×.
CDigital Zoom
The zoom indicator changes to blue when the digital zoom is activated, and it changes to
yellow when the zoom magnification is increased further.
•Zoom indicator is blue: Image quality is not noticeably reduced by using the Dynamic Fine
Zoom.
•Zoom indicator is yellow: There may be cases in which image quality is noticeably
reduced.
•The indicator remains blue across a wider area when the image size is smaller.
•The zoom indicator may not change to blue when using certain continuous shooting
settings or other settings.
Using the Zoom
Zoom out Zoom in
Optical
zoom
Digital
zoom
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Shooting Features
Using the Zoom
Using the Snap-back Zoom
If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the
lens in telephoto position, press the q (snap-back
zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area
(angle of view) so that you can frame the subject more
easily.
•While pressing the q button, frame the subject
inside the framing border of the shooting screen. To
change the visible area, move the zoom control
while pressing the q button.
•Release the q button to return to the original zoom
position.
•Snap-back zoom is not available during movie
recording.
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Shooting Features
Focusing
The Shutter-release Button
Using Target Finding AF
In A (auto) mode or when AF area mode (A121) in A, B, C, or D mode is set to
Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you
press the shutter-release button halfway.
•The camera detects the main subject and focuses
on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is
displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the
camera automatically sets focus priority on it.
•If no main subject is detected, the camera
automatically selects one or more of the nine focus
areas containing the subject closest to the camera.
When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are
in focus are displayed in green.
Focusing
Press halfway
To press the shutter-release button “halfway” means to press
and hold the button at the point where you feel a slight
resistance.
•Focus and exposure (shutter speed and f-number) are set
when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus
and exposure remain locked while the button is pressed
halfway.
•The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
Press all the
way
To press the shutter-release button “all the way” means to
press the button down completely.
•The shutter is released when the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way.
•Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred
images. Press the button gently.
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Focusing
BNotes About Target Finding AF
•Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that the camera determines to be the
main subject may vary.
•The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings.
•The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations:
- When the subject is very dark or bright
- When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors
- When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the screen
- When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern
Using Face Detection
In the following settings, the camera uses face
detection to automatically focus on human faces.
•Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, or
Smart portrait scene mode (A30)
•When AF area mode (A121) is set to Face
priority
If the camera detects more than one face, a double
border is displayed around the face that the camera
focuses on, and single borders are displayed around
the other faces.
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:
•When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on the
shooting conditions that the camera recognizes.
•In Portrait, Night portrait, or Smart portrait, the camera focuses on the area in
the center of the frame.
•When AF area mode is set to Face priority, the camera selects the focus area
containing the subject closest to the camera.
BNotes About Face Detection
•The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction
in which the faces are looking.
•The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
CFace Detection During Movie Recording
When AF area mode (A129) in the movie menu is set to Face priority, the camera
focuses on human faces during movie recording.
If the b (e) button is pressed when no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the area
in the center of the frame.
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Focusing
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the
subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator
is displayed in green:
•Subject is very dark
•Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the shooting conditions (e.g.
the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark)
•No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing
a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall)
•Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside
a cage)
•Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of
similarly shaped windows, etc.)
•Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to
refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance
from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (A65).
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Shooting Features
Focusing
Focus Lock
Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus
area that contains the desired subject.
1In A, B, C, or D mode, set AF area mode to Center (A121).
2Position the subject in the
center of the frame and press
the shutter-release button
halfway.
•The camera focuses on the subject and
the focus area is displayed in green.
•Exposure is also locked.
3Without lifting your finger, recompose
the picture.
•Make sure to maintain the same distance between
the camera and the subject.
4Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to take the picture.
CMoving the Focus Area to the Desired Position
In A, B, C, or D shooting mode, the focus area can be moved using the multi selector by
setting AF area mode (A121) in the shooting menu to one of the manual options.
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Shooting Features
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)
The default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro
Mode)
Flash
(A51)
Self-timer
(A51)
Macro mode
(A56)
A (auto) Ukk
o (creative mode) Ukk
y
x (scene auto selector) U1kk
2
b (portrait) Vkk
3
c (landscape) W3kk
3
N (time-lapse movie) W3kk
3
d (sports) W3k3k3
e (night portrait) V3kk
3
f (party/indoor) V4kk
3
Z (beach) Ukk
3
z (snow) Ukk
3
h (sunset) W3kk
3
i (dusk/dawn) W3kk
3
j (night landscape) W3kk
3
k (close-up) Uko3
u (food) W3ko3
m (fireworks show) W3k3k3
o (backlighting) X5/W5kk
3
p (easy panorama) W3k3k3
O (pet portrait) W3Y6k
U (multiple exp. lighten) W3n2s k3
u (superlapse movies) W3kk
F (smart portrait) U7k8k3
M (short movie show) W3kk
A, B, C, and DXkk
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Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)
1Cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the
scene it has selected.
2Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected.
3Cannot be changed.
4May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.
5Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set
to On.
6Pet portrait auto release (A35), self-portrait timer, and k can be set.
7Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.
8Other than self-timer, a (smile timer) (A44) and n (self-collage) (A42) can be also
used.
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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings.
Functions That Cannot Be Used
Simultaneously When Shooting
Restricted
function Option Description
Flash mode
Continuous (A118) When a setting other than Single is selected,
the flash cannot be used.
Blink proof (A43) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash
cannot be used.
Self-timer AF area mode (A121) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-
timer cannot be used.
Macro mode AF area mode (A121) When Subject tracking is selected, macro
mode cannot be used.
Image quality Continuous (A118)
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:
120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected,
the setting is fixed at Normal.
Image size Continuous (A118)
Image size is set as follows depending on the
continuous shooting setting:
•Pre-shooting cache:
A (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels)
•Continuous H: 120 fps:
f 640×480
•Continuous H: 60 fps:
A (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels)
White balance Hue (using the creative
slider) (A57)
When hue is adjusted using the creative slider,
White balance in the shooting menu cannot
be set. To set White balance, select P in the
creative slider setting screen to reset the
brightness, vividness, hue, and Active D-
Lighting.
Continuous Self-timer (A55) If the self-timer is used when Pre-shooting
cache is selected, the setting is fixed at Single.
ISO sensitivity Continuous (A118)
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:
120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected,
the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically
specified according to the brightness.
AF area mode White balance (A115)
When a setting other than Auto is selected for
White balance in Target finding AF mode,
the camera does not detect the main subject.
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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
BNotes About Digital Zoom
•Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be
available (A146).
•When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.
Blink proof
Smile timer (A44) When Smile timer is set, Blink proof cannot
be used.
Self-Collage (A42) When Self-Collage is set, Blink proof cannot
be used.
Date stamp Continuous (A118)
When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-
shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or
Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and
time cannot be stamped on images.
Photo VR
Flash mode (A52) If the flash fires when On (hybrid) is selected,
the setting is fixed at On.
Self-timer (A55) If the self-timer is used when On (hybrid) is
selected, the setting is fixed at On.
Continuous (A118)
If Continuous is set to any setting other than
Single when On (hybrid) is selected, the
setting is fixed at On.
ISO sensitivity (A120)
If ISO sensitivity is set to Fixed range auto
or ISO 400 or higher when On (hybrid) is
selected, the setting is fixed at On.
Digital zoom AF area mode (A121) When Subject tracking is selected, digital
zoom cannot be used.
Restricted
function Option Description
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Playback Features
Playback Features
Playback Zoom......................................................................................................................71
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display.........................................................................72
List by Date Mode ................................................................................................................73
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence.............................................................74
Editing Images (Still Images)............................................................................................76
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Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom)
in full-frame playback mode (A24) zooms in on the
image.
•You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f
(h) or g (i). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial.
•To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
•When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame
playback mode.
CCropping Images
When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to
include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (A81).
Playback Zoom
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Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display
Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail
playback) in full-frame playback mode (A24) displays
images as thumbnails.
•You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control
toward f
(
h
)
or g (i).
•While using thumbnail playback mode, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it
to select an image, and then press the k button to display that image in full-frame
playback mode.
•While using calendar display mode, use HIJK or rotate it to select a date, and
then press the k button to display the images captured on that day.
BNotes About Calendar Display
Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on
January 1, 2016.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display
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Thumbnail Playback
Full-frame Playback Calendar Display
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Playback Features
List by Date Mode
Use the multi selector HI to select a date and then
press the k button to play back the images captured
on the selected date.
•Functions in the playback menu (A107) can be
used for the images in the selected shooting date
(except Copy).
•The following operations are available while the
shooting date selection screen is displayed.
-d button: The functions listed below are available.
•Slide show
•Protect*
* The same setting can be applied to all images captured on the selected date.
-l button: Deletes all images captured on the selected date.
BNotes About List by Date Mode
•Up to the most recent 29 dates can be selected. If images exist for more than 29 dates, all
images saved earlier than the most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others.
•The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed.
•Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on
January 1, 2016.
List by Date Mode
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M
C List by date M k button
3
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Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence
Viewing Images in a Sequence
Images captured continuously, or with the multiple exp. lighten, self-collage, or
creative mode function, are saved as a sequence.
One image in a sequence is used as the key picture to
represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame
playback mode or thumbnail playback mode.
To display each image in the sequence individually,
press the k button.
After pressing the k button, the operations listed
below are available.
•To display the previous or next image, rotate the
multi selector or press JK.
•To display images that are not included in the
sequence, press H to return to the key picture
display.
•To display images in a sequence as thumbnails, or to
play them back in a slide show, set Sequence
display options to Individual pictures in the playback menu (A137).
BSequence Display Options
Images captured with cameras other than this camera cannot be displayed as a sequence.
CPlayback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
•When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode, press the d
button to select functions in playback menu (A107).
•If you press the d button when a key picture is displayed, the following settings can be
applied to all images in the sequence:
- Mark for upload, Protect, Copy
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Playback Features
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are
deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed.
•When the key picture is displayed:
-Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.
-Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected on the erase selected
images screen (A26), all images in that sequence are
deleted.
-All images: All images on the memory card or in the internal
memory are deleted.
•When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode:
-Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted.
-Erase selected images: Images that are selected in the sequence are deleted.
-Entire sequence: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.
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Editing Images (Still Images)
Before Editing Images
You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files.
Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.
CRestrictions on Image Editing
•An image can be edited up to 10 times. A still image created by editing a movie can be
edited up to nine times.
•You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions.
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood
Images can be processed with a variety of effects.
Select Painting, Photo illustration, Soft portrait, Portrait (color + B&W),
Fisheye, Cross screen or Miniature effect.
1Display the image to which you want to
apply an effect in fullframe playback
mode and press the k button.
2Use the multi selector HIJK or
rotate it to select the desired effect and
press the k button.
•Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to
switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch
to thumbnail playback.
•To exit without saving the edited image, press the
d button.
3Select Yes and press the k button.
•An edited copy is created.
Editing Images (Still Images)
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Soft portrait
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Editing Images (Still Images)
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired effect level and press the k button.
•The edited version is displayed on the right.
•To exit without saving the copy, press J.
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Use the multi selector HI to select OK and
press the k button.
•The edited version is displayed on the right.
•To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press
the k button.
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
Quick retouch M k button
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
D-Lighting M k button
Amount
Normal
Quick retouch
Cancel
OK
D-Lighting
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Editing Images (Still Images)
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When
Shooting with the Flash
Preview the result and press the k button.
•To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector
J.
BNotes About Red-eye Correction
•Red-eye correction can only be applied to images when red-eye is detected.
•Red-eye correction can be applied to pets (dogs or cats) even if their eyes are not red.
•Red-eye correction may not produce the desired results in some images.
•In rare cases, red-eye correction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the image.
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces
1Use the multi selector HIJK to
select the face that you want to retouch
and press the k button.
•When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
Red-eye correction M k button
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M
Glamour retouch M k button
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Editing Images (Still Images)
2Use JK to select the effect, use HI to
select the effect level, and press the k
button.
•You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.
Adjust or check the settings for all effects before
pressing the k button.
F (small face), B (skin softening), C (foundation
makeup), m (glare reduction), E (hide eye bags),
A (big eyes), G (whiten eyes), n (eye shadow), o (mascara), H (whiten teeth),
p (lipstick), D (redden cheeks)
•Press the d button to return to the screen for selecting a face.
3Preview the result and press the k
button.
•To change the settings, press J to return to step 2.
•To exit without saving the edited image, press the
d button.
4Select Yes and press the k button.
•An edited copy is created.
BNotes About Glamour Retouch
•One face at a time can be edited. To use the glamour retouch function for another face,
edit the edited image again.
•Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the
camera cannot accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform
as expected.
•If no faces are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback
menu.
•The glamour retouch function is available only for images captured at an ISO sensitivity of
1600 or lower, and the image size of 640 × 480 or larger.
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Playback Features
Editing Images (Still Images)
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
1Use the multi selector HI to select the
desired copy size and press the k
button.
•When the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9, the
image size is fixed at 640 × 360. When the aspect
ratio of the image is 1:1, the image size is fixed at
480 × 480. Press the k button to proceed to step
2.
2Select Yes and press the k button.
•An edited copy is created (compression ratio of
approximately 1:8).
Press the c button (playback mode) M Select an image M d button M Small
picture M k button
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640×480
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Editing Images (Still Images)
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
1Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A71).
2Adjust the image so that only the
portion that you want to keep is
displayed, and then press the d
(menu) button.
•Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to
adjust the magnification rate. Set a magnification
rate at which u is displayed.
•Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the
portion of the image that you want to display.
3Check the image and press the k
button.
•To change the portion you want to keep, return to
step 2 by pressing J.
•To exit without saving the cropped image, press
the d button.
4Select Yes and press the k button.
•An edited copy is created.
CImage Size
•The aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) of the cropped copy is the same as the original.
•When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or smaller, the image is displayed at
a smaller size during playback.
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Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback..................................83
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies.......................................................86
Shooting Time-lapse Movies............................................................................................87
Recording Superlapse Movies .........................................................................................89
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)......90
Operations During Movie Playback...............................................................................93
Editing Movies.......................................................................................................................94
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Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback
1Display the shooting screen.
•Check the remaining amount of movie recording
time.
•It is recommended that you display the movie
frame that indicates the area that will be recorded
in a movie (A84).
2Press the b (e movie-record) button
to start movie recording.
•The focus area for autofocus differs depending on
the setting of AF area mode (A129). The default
setting is Face priority.
•Press the multi selector K to pause recording, and
press K again to resume recording (except when
an HS movie option is selected in Movie options).
Recording automatically ends if it remains paused
for about five minutes.
•You can capture a still image by pressing the shutter-
release button while recording a movie (A86).
3Press the b (e) button again to end recording.
4Select a movie in full-frame playback
mode and press the k button to play it
back.
•An image with a movie options icon is a movie.
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Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback
Movie Frame
•Set Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu to Movie frame+auto
info (A142) to display the movie frame. Check the range of a movie in a frame
before recording.
•The area that is recorded in a movie varies depending on the Movie options or
Movie VR settings in the movie menu.
Maximum Movie Recording Time
Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is
sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.
•The remaining recording time for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen.
•Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes
elevated.
•The actual remaining recording time may vary depending on the movie content, subject
movement, or type of memory card.
•Cards rated Speed Class 6 or better are recommended for movie recording (when Movie
options is set to d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD), cards rated UHS
Speed Class 3 or better are recommended); using slower cards may result in recording
being interrupted.
•When using the camera’s internal memory, saving movies may take some time.
•When using certain Movie options settings, it may not be possible to save the movie in
the internal memory or copy it from a memory card to the internal memory.
BCamera Temperature
•The camera may become hot when recording movies for an extended period of time or
when the camera is used in a hot area.
•If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera
will automatically stop recording. The amount of time remaining until the camera stops
recording (B10s) is displayed.
After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off.
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.
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Notes About Movie Recording
BNotes About Saving Images or Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the
remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory
card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the
camera or the memory card.
BNotes About Recorded Movies
•The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording.
•There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.
•The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, vibration
reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.
•The following phenomena may be seen on the screen while recording movies. These
phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.
- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor
lighting.
- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other, such as a moving
train or car, may appear skewed.
- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned.
- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved.
•Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, colored stripes
may appear on subjects with repeating patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) during
movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout
of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.
BNotes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording
•When Movie VR (A131) in the movie menu is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e.,
the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording.
•When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording, set Movie VR to Off to
prevent potential errors caused by this function.
BNotes About Autofocus for Movie Recording
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A64). Should this occur, try the following:
1. Set AF area mode to Center and
Autofocus mode
to Single AF (default setting) in the
movie menu before starting movie recording.
2. Frame another subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended
subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e) button to start recording, and modify
the composition.
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Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies
If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still
image. Movie recording continues while the still image
is being saved.
•A still image can be captured when Q is displayed
on the screen. When z is displayed, a still image
cannot be captured.
•The size of the captured still image is determined by
the movie image size (A125).
BNotes About Capturing Still Images During Movie Recording
•Still images cannot be saved during movie recording in the following situations:
- When movie recording is paused
- When the remaining movie recording time is less than five seconds
- When Movie options (A125) is set to d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K
UHD), g 480/30p or W 480/25p, or HS movie
•The frames of a movie that were recorded when a still image was being captured may not
play back smoothly.
•The sounds of operating the shutter-release button when saving a still image may be
heard in the recorded movie.
•If the camera moves when the shutter-release button is pressed, the image may be
blurred.
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Shooting Time-lapse Movies
The camera can automatically capture still images at a specified interval to create
time-lapse movies that are approximately 10 seconds long.
•When the Frame rate setting of the movie menu is set to 30 fps (30p/60p), 300
images are captured and saved with e 1080/30p. When set to 25 fps (25p/
50p), 250 images are captured and saved with S 1080/25p.
1The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
2Suited for recording the movement of stars. The focus is fixed at infinity.
3The telephoto zoom position is restricted to the angle of view equivalent to that of
approx. 300 mm lens (in 35mm [135] format).
4Star movement appears as lines of light due to image processing. The focus is fixed at
infinity.
1Use the multi selector HI to select a
type, and press the k button.
Shooting Time-lapse Movies
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M N Time-lapse movie M k
button
Type (required shooting time) Interval time
30 fps (30p/60p) 25 fps (25p/50p)
O Cityscape (10 minutes)1
(default setting) 2 s 2.4 s
P Landscape (25 minutes)15 s 6 s
Q Sunset (50 minutes)110 s 12 s
R Night sky (150 minutes)2, 3 30 s 36 s
S Star trails (150 minutes)3, 4 30 s 36 s
Time-lapse movie
Star trails (150 minutes)
Night sky (150 minutes)
Sunset (50 minutes)
Landscape (25 minutes)
Cityscape (10 minutes)
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2Select whether or not to fix exposure
(brightness), and press the k button.
(except Night sky and Star trails)
•When AE-L on is selected, the exposure used for
the first image is used for all images. When the
brightness changes drastically like at dusk, AE-L
off is recommended.
3Stabilize the camera by using a tool such as a tripod.
4Press the shutter-release button to
capture the first image.
•Set exposure compensation (A59) before
releasing the shutter for the first image. Exposure
compensation cannot be changed after the first
image is captured. Focus and hue are fixed when
the first image is captured.
•The shutter is automatically released for the
second and subsequent images.
•The screen may turn off while the camera is not capturing images.
•Shooting ends automatically when 300 or 250 images are captured.
•Press the k button to end shooting before the required shooting time elapses and
create a time-lapse movie.
•Sound and still images cannot be saved.
BNotes About Time-lapse Movie
•The camera cannot capture images if a memory card is not inserted. Do not exchange the
memory card until shooting is complete.
•Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
•Time-lapse movies cannot be recorded by pressing the b (e) button.
•Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting until shooting is complete.
•Vibration reduction is disabled regardless of the Photo VR setting (A145) in the setup
menu.
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Recording Superlapse Movies
The camera records movies and saves them in fast motion (e 1080/30p or S
1080/25p). Use to record a movie while moving the camera. The camera compresses
the time of changes in the subject and saves the movie.
1Select the playback speed from
Playback speed, and press the k
button.
•At the default setting of 6×, a movie recorded for
six minutes is played back as a one-minute movie.
•Movies cannot exceed a recording time of 29
minutes.
2Press the b (e movie-record) button
to start recording.
•The focus area for autofocus differs depending on
the setting of AF area mode (A121). The default
setting is Face priority.
•You can check the recording time and playback
time on the screen.
•It is recommended that you display the movie
frame that indicates the area that will be recorded
in a movie (A142).
•Sound is not recorded.
CShooting Still Images
•A still image (Normal in image quality and b 5184×2920 in image size) can be captured
if you press the shutter-release button before pressing the b (e movie-record) button.
•You can shoot still images while recording movies (A86).
Recording Superlapse Movies
Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M u Superlapse movie M k
button
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Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies)
You can create a short movie (e1080/30p or
S1080/25p) that is up to 30 seconds long by
recording and automatically combining multiple
movie clips that are several seconds long.
1Press the d (menu) button and
configure the settings for recording
movies.
•Number of shots: Set the number of movie clips
that the camera records and the recording time for
each movie clip. By default, the camera records 15
movie clips that are 2 seconds each to create a 30-
second short movie.
•Special effects: Apply various effects to movies when shooting (A91).
Effects can be changed for each movie clip.
•Background music: Select the background music. Move the zoom control (A2)
toward g (i) to preview it.
•After the settings are complete, press the d button or shutter-release button to
exit the menu.
2Press the b (e movie-record) button
to record a movie clip.
•The camera stops recording the movie clip when
the time specified in step 1 elapses.
•Movie clip recording can be paused temporarily.
See “Pausing Movie Recording” (A92).
3Check the recorded movie clip, or
delete it.
•To check it, press the k button.
•To delete it, press the l button. The last recorded
movie clip or all movie clips can be deleted.
•To continue recording movie clips, repeat the
operation in step 2.
•To change the effects, return to step 1.
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie
Clips to Create Short Movies)
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4Save the short movie show.
•The short movie show is saved when the camera finishes recording the specified
number of movie clips.
•To save a short movie show before the camera finishes recording the specified
number of movie clips, press the d button with the shooting screen displayed
while a movie clip is not being recorded, and then select End recording.
•Movie clips are deleted when a short movie show is saved.
Special Effects
•When Selective color or Cross process is selected,
use the multi selector HI to select the desired
color, and press the k button to apply the color. To
change the color selection, press the k button
again.
Function Description
O Soft Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
P Nostalgic sepia Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the
qualities of an old photograph.
F High-contrast mono. Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp
contrast.
I Selective color Creates a black and white image in which only the specified
color remains.
l Pop Increases the color saturation of the entire image to create a
bright look.
o Cross process Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a specific
color.
m Toy camera effect 1 Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the
image periphery.
n Toy camera effect 2 Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and
darkens the image periphery.
Off (default setting) Special effects are disabled.
Save
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Operations During Movie Clip Playback
To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a
movie clip is playing (A2).
Playback controls are displayed on the screen.
The operations described below can be performed by
using the multi selector JK to select a control and
then pressing the k button.
BNotes About Recording a Short Movie Show
•The camera cannot record movies if a memory card is not inserted.
•Do not exchange the memory card until a short movie show is saved.
CPausing Movie Recording
•A still image with Normal in image quality and b 5184×2920 in image size can be
captured if you press the shutter-release button with the shooting screen displayed while
a movie is not being recorded.
•You can pause movie recording and play back images or enter other shooting modes to
take pictures. Movie recording resumes when you enter n (short movie show) mode
again.
Functions Available in Short Movie Show Mode
•Self-timer (A55)
•Macro mode (A56)
•Exposure compensation (A59)
•Movie options menu (A107)
Function Icon Description
Rewind AHold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Fast-forward BHold down the k button to fast-forward the movie.
Pause E
Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed
while paused.
CRewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button
for continuous rewinding.
DAdvance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button
for continuous advancing.
FResume playback.
End playback GReturn to the shooting screen.
End
recording pSave the short movie show using the recorded movie clips.
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Operations During Movie Playback
To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a
movie is playing (A2).
Rotate the multi selector or the command dial to fast-
forward or rewind.
Playback controls are displayed on the screen.
The operations described below can be performed by
using the multi selector JK to select a control and
then pressing the k button.
* The movie can also be advanced or rewound by one frame by rotating the multi selector
or command dial.
Operations During Movie Playback
Function Icon Description
Rewind AHold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Fast-
forward BHold down the k button to fast-forward the movie.
Pause E
Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed
while paused.
CRewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for
continuous rewinding.*
DAdvance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for
continuous advancing.*
FResume playback.
IExtract the desired portion of a movie and save it as a
separate file.
HExtract a single frame of a movie and save it as a still image.
End GReturn to full-frame playback mode.
Volume indicator
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Editing Movies
When editing movies, use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from
turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not
possible.
Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie
The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.
1Play back a desired movie and pause at the start point of the
portion that you want to extract (A93).
2Use the multi selector JK to select the
I control, and then press the k
button.
3Use HI to select M (choose start
point).
•Use JK or rotate the command dial to move the
start point.
•To cancel editing, select O (back), and press the
k button.
4
Use
HI
to select
N
(choose end point).
•Use JK or rotate the command dial to move the
end point.
•To preview the specified portion, use HI to
select F and then press the k button. Press the
k button again to stop previewing.
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5Use HI to select m (save) and press
the k button.
•Follow the instructions on the screen to save the
movie.
BNotes About Movie Extracting
•A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again.
•The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using
the start and end points.
•Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image
The desired frame of a recorded movie can be extracted and saved as a still image.
•Pause a movie and display the frame to be extracted
(A93).
•Use the multi selector JK to select the H control
and press the k button.
•Select Yes when a confirmation dialog is displayed,
and press the k button to save the image.
•The still image is saved with Normal as the image
quality. The image size is determined by the original
movie image size (A125).
BRestrictions on Extracting Still Images
Still images cannot be extracted from a movie recorded with g 480/30p, W 480/25p,
or HS movie option.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV,
Printer, or Computer
Utilizing Images ....................................................................................................................97
Viewing Images on a TV.....................................................................................................98
Printing Images Without a Computer...........................................................................99
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i) .....................................................103
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Utilizing Images
In addition to using the SnapBridge app (Aiii) to enjoy the captured images, you can
also utilize the images in various ways by connecting the camera to the devices
described below.
BNotes About Connecting Cables to the Camera
•Make sure to turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting cables. Check the shape
and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle.
•Make sure that the camera battery is sufficiently charged. If the EH-62F AC Adapter
(available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do
not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-62F. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.
•For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the
documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
Utilizing Images
Viewing Images on a TV
Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.
Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable
to the TV’s HDMI input jack.
Printing Images Without a Computer
If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can
print images without using a computer.
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB
port with the USB cable.
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)
You can transfer images and movies to a computer for viewing and
editing.
Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port
with the USB cable.
•Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX-i on the computer.
Open the connector
cover.
HDMI micro connector
(Type D)
Insert the plug.
Micro-USB connector
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Viewing Images on a TV
1Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV.
•Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at
an angle.
2Set the TV’s input to external input.
•See the documentation provided with your TV for details.
3Press and hold down the c (playback)
button to turn on the camera.
•Images are displayed on the TV.
•The camera screen does not turn on.
•To play back movies that were saved using d
2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD)
in 4K UHD quality, use a TV and HDMI cable that
support 4K.
Viewing Images on a TV
HDMI micro connector
(Type D)
to HDMI jack
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Printing Images Without a Computer
Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer
and print images without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
1Turn on the printer.
2Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB
cable.
•Check the shape and direction of the plugs and do not insert or remove the plugs at
an angle.
3The camera is automatically turned on.
•The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed on the camera screen, followed by
the Print selection screen (2).
BIf the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed
When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (A152), it may be impossible to
print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers.
If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the
camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and
reconnect the camera to the printer.
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Printing Images Without a Computer
Printing Images One at a Time
1Use the multi selector JK to select the
desired image and press the k button.
•Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch
to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-
frame playback.
2Use HI to select Copies and press the
k button.
•Use HI to set the desired number of copies (up
to nine) and press the k button.
3Select Paper size and press the k
button.
•Select the desired paper size and press the k
button.
•To print with the paper size setting configured on
the printer, select Default.
•The paper size options available on the camera
vary depending on the printer that you use.
4Select Start print and press the k
button.
•Printing starts.
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PictBridge
Paper size
Copies
Start print
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
Printing Images Without a Computer
Printing Multiple Images
1When the Print selection screen is
displayed, press the d (menu)
button.
2Use the multi selector HI to select
Paper size and press the k button.
•Select the desired paper size and press the k
button.
•To print with the paper size setting configured on
the printer, select Default.
•The paper size options available on the camera
vary depending on the printer that you use.
•To exit the print menu, press the d button.
3Select Print selection or Print all
images and press the k button.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
Printing Images Without a Computer
Print selection
Select images (up to 99) and the number of
copies (up to 9) of each.
•Use the multi selector JK to select images,
and use HI to specify the number of
copies to be printed.
•Images selected for printing are indicated
by a and the number of copies to be
printed. To cancel the print selection, set the
number of copies to 0.
•Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f
(h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
•Press the k button when setting is complete. When the screen for
confirming the number of print copies is displayed, select Start print and
press the k button to start printing.
Print all images
One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory
card is printed.
•When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is displayed,
select Start print and press the k button to start printing.
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Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)
Installing ViewNX-i
ViewNX-i is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your
computer for viewing and editing.
To install ViewNX-i, download the latest version of the ViewNX-i installer from the
following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
ViewNX-i: http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com
For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your
region.
Transferring Images to a Computer
1Prepare a memory card that contains images.
You can use any of the methods below to transfer images from the memory card to a
computer.
•SD memory card slot/card reader: Insert the memory card into the card slot of
your computer or the card reader (commercially available) that is connected to the
computer.
•Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is
inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.
The camera automatically turns on.
To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the
memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
BNotes About Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Disconnect all other USB-powered devices from the computer. Connecting the
camera and other USB-powered devices to the same computer simultaneously may
cause a camera malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which
could damage the camera or memory card.
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Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.
•When using Windows 7
If the dialog shown on the right is
displayed, follow the steps below to
select Nikon Transfer 2.
1Under Import pictures and
videos, click Change program. A
program selection dialog will be
displayed; select Nikon Transfer 2
and click OK.
2 Double-click Nikon Transfer 2 icon.
•When using Windows 10 or Windows 8.1
If the dialog shown on the right is displayed, click
the dialog and then click Import File/Nikon
Transfer 2.
•When using Mac OS X
If Nikon Transfer 2 does not automatically start, launch the Image Capture
application that comes bundled with Mac while the camera and your computer are
connected, and select Nikon Transfer 2 as the default application to open when the
camera is connected to your computer.
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon
Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.
BNotes About Connecting the USB Cable
Operation is not guaranteed if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
CUsing ViewNX-i
Consult online help for more information.
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Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)
2After Nikon Transfer 2 starts, click Start Transfer.
•Image transfer begins. When image transfer is complete, ViewNX-i starts and the
transferred images are displayed.
3Terminate the connection.
•If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the
computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the
memory card and then remove the memory card from the card reader or card slot.
•If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the
USB cable.
Start Transfer
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Using the Menu
Menu Operations...............................................................................................................107
Menu Lists............................................................................................................................110
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options) ......................................113
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)..............................................................115
The Movie Menu................................................................................................................125
The Playback Menu...........................................................................................................133
The Network Menu ...........................................................................................................138
The Setup Menu.................................................................................................................140
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Menu Operations
You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button.
•A Shooting menu1, 2
•e Movie menu1
•N Playback mode menu (List by date mode)3
•c Playback menu3
•q Network menu
•z Setup menu
1Press the d button when the shooting screen is displayed.
2Menu icons and available setting options vary depending on the shooting mode.
3Press the d button when the playback screen is displayed.
1Press the d (menu) button.
•The menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector J.
•The current menu icon is displayed
in yellow.
3Select a menu icon and
press the k button.
•The menu options become
selectable.
Menu Operations
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Set up
Digital zoom
AF assist
Photo VR
Date stamp
Monitor settings
Time zone and date
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Menu Operations
4Select a menu option and
press the k button.
•Certain menu options cannot be set
depending on the current shooting
mode or the state of the camera.
•Items can also be selected by
rotating the multi selector.
5Select a setting and press
the k button.
•The setting you selected is applied.
•When you are finished using the
menu, press the d button.
•When a menu is displayed, you can
switch to shooting mode by
pressing the shutter-release button
or b (e) button.
CCommand Dial or Multi Selector Operation When a Menu is Displayed
When a menu or setting items are displayed, you can select a menu option also by rotating
the command dial or multi selector.
Digital zoom
AF assist
Photo VR
Date stamp
Monitor settings
Time zone and date
O
Date and time
Date
Date stamp
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Menu Operations
The Image Selection Screen
When an image selection screen such as the one
shown on the right is displayed while operating the
camera menu, follow the procedures described below
to select the images.
1Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to
select the desired image.
•Move the zoom control (A2) toward g (i) to
switch to full-frame playback, or f (h) to switch to
thumbnail playback.
•Only one image can be selected for Rotate image.
Proceed to step 3.
2Use HI to select ON or OFF.
•When ON is selected, an icon is displayed under the
selected image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select
additional images.
3Press the k button to apply the image selection.
•When a confirmation dialog is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions to
operate.
Erase selected images
Back
Erase selected images
Back
Erase selected images
Back
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Menu Lists
The Shooting Menu
Common Options
For A, B, C, and D Modes
The Movie Menu
Menu Lists
Enter shooting mode M d button
Option Default setting A
Image quality Normal 113
Image size a 5184×3888 114
Option Default setting A
White balance Auto 115
Metering Matrix 117
Continuous Single 118
ISO sensitivity Auto 120
AF area mode Target finding AF 121
Autofocus mode Pre-focus 124
M exposure preview On 124
Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M k button
Option Default setting A
Movie options e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p 125
AF area mode Face priority 129
Autofocus mode Single AF 130
Movie VR On (hybrid) 131
Wind noise reduction Off 132
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Menu Lists
The Playback Menu
1Select an image on the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen”
(A109) for more information.
2Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.
The Network Menu
Frame rate –132
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button
Option A
Mark for upload1133
Quick retouch277
D-Lighting277
Red-eye correction278
Glamour retouch278
Slide show 134
Protect1135
Rotate image1135
Small picture280
Copy1136
Sequence display 137
Press the d button M q menu icon M k button
Option A
Airplane mode 138
Connect to smart device 138
Send while shooting 138
Wi-Fi 138
Option Default setting A
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Menu Lists
The Setup Menu
Bluetooth 138
Restore default settings 138
Press the d button M z menu icon M k button
Option A
Time zone and date 140
Monitor settings 142
Date stamp 144
Photo VR 145
AF assist 146
Digital zoom 146
Sound settings 147
Auto off 147
Format card/Format memory 148
Language 148
Image comment 149
Copyright information 150
Location data 151
Charge by computer 152
Reset all 153
Conformity marking 153
Firmware version 153
Option A
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The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)
Image Quality
* The image quality can be set in shooting modes other than the short movie show mode.
The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except Time-lapse movie,
Superlapse movie, and Easy panorama scene modes).
Set the image quality (compression ratio) used when saving images.
Lower compression ratios result in higher quality images, but the number of images
that can be saved is reduced.
BNotes About Image Quality
This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
CNumber of Images That Can Be Saved
•The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked on the screen
when shooting (A21).
•Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary
greatly depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same
capacity and the same image quality and image size settings. In addition, the number of
images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory card.
•If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures
remaining display shows “9999.”
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting
Options)
Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image quality M k button
Option Description
aFine Finer image quality than Normal.
Compression ratio of about 1:4
bNormal
(default setting)
Normal image quality, suitable for most applications.
Compression ratio of about 1:8
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Image Size
* The image size can be set in shooting modes other than the short movie show mode. The
setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except Time-lapse movie, Superlapse
movie, and Easy panorama scene modes).
Set the image size (number of pixels) used when saving images.
The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the
number of images that can be saved is reduced.
* The numerical values indicate the number of pixels that are captured.
Example: a 5184×3888 = approx. 20 megapixels, 5184 × 3888 pixels
BNotes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio
Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio.
BNotes About Image Size
This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image size M k button
Option* Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical)
a5184×3888 (default setting) 4:3
M3648×2736 4:3
L2272×1704 4:3
B1600×1200 4:3
f640×480 4:3
b5184×2920 16:9
H3888×3888 1:1
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
•See “Image Quality” (A113) and “Image Size” (A114) for information about
Image quality and Image size.
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make
the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.
BNotes About White Balance
•Lower the flash when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash
(A23).
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M White balance M k button
Option Description
aAuto
(default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted.
bPreset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto,
Incandescent, etc. (A116).
cDaylight Use under direct sunlight.
dIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting.
eFluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.
fCloudy Use under overcast skies.
gFlash Use with the flash.
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
Using Preset Manual
Follow the procedures described below to measure the white balance value under
the lighting used during shooting.
1Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that
will be used during shooting.
2Use the multi selector HI to select
Preset manual, and press the k
button.
•The lens extends to the zoom position for
measurement.
3Select Measure.
•To apply the last measured value, select Cancel
and press the k button.
4Frame the white or gray reference
object in the measuring window, and
press the k button to measure the
value.
•The shutter is released and measurement is
complete (no image is saved).
BNotes About Preset Manual
A white balance value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When
shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto, or Flash.
White balance
Preset manual
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Incandescent
Daylight
Daylight
Auto
Auto
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Daylight
Auto
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Measuring window
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
Metering
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is
known as “metering.”
Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure.
BNotes About Metering
•When digital zoom is in effect, Center-weighted or spot metering (where the center of
the frame is metered) is selected depending on the zoom ratio.
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
CDisplay on the Shooting Screen
When Center-weighted is selected, the metering range guide (A4) is displayed (except
when digital zoom is used).
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M Metering M k button
Option Description
GMatrix
(default setting)
The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
Recommended for typical shooting.
qCenter-weighted
The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest
weight to the subject in the center of the frame. The classic
metering for portraits; it preserves background details while
letting lighting conditions in the center of the frame
determine exposure.
Can be used with focus lock (A65) to set focus and exposure
for off-center subjects.
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
Continuous Shooting
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M Continuous M k button
Option Description
USingle
(default setting)
One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is
pressed.
kContinuous H
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down,
images are captured continuously.
•The camera can capture up to about 7 images continuously
at a rate of about 7 fps (when set to Normal (image quality)
and a 5184×3888 (image size)).
mContinuous L
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down,
images are captured continuously.
•The camera can capture up to about 15 images continuously
at a rate of about 2.2 fps (when set to Normal (image
quality) and a 5184×3888 (image size)). If the shutter-
release button is held all the way down further, the frame
rate becomes slower.
qPre-shooting
cache
Pre-shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. When the shutter-release button is
pressed all the way down, the camera saves the current image
as well as the images captured immediately before the button
is pressed (A119). Pre-shooting cache makes it easy to
capture perfect moments.
•
The camera can capture up to about 25 images continuously at a
rate of about 15 fps (including a maximum of 5 images captured
in the pre-shooting cache).
•The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is
fixed at A (1280 × 960 pixels).
nContinuous H:
120 fps
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down, images are captured continuously at a high speed rate.
•The camera can capture up to about 50 images continuously
at a rate of about 120 fps.
•The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is
fixed at f 640×480.
jContinuous H:
60 fps
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down, images are captured continuously at a high speed rate.
•The camera can capture up to about 25 images continuously
at a rate of about 60 fps.
•The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is
fixed at A (1280 × 960 pixels).
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BNotes About Continuous Shooting
•Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in
each series.
•It may take some time to save the images after shooting.
•When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.
•The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size, memory
card type or shooting conditions.
•When using Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps,
banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured under
lighting that flashes quickly at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or
sodium-vapor lighting.
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
CPre-shooting Cache
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved
as described below.
•The pre-shooting cache icon (Q) on the shooting screen changes to green while the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Press down halfway Press down all the way
Images saved before
pressing all the way
Images saved by
pressing all the way
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
ISO Sensitivity
A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with
subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and
blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
•When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
CNotes About ISO Sensitivity
•In D (manual) mode, when set to Auto, ISO 80-400, or ISO 80-800, the ISO sensitivity is
fixed at ISO 80.
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
CISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen
•When Auto is selected, E is displayed when the ISO sensitivity increases.
•When Fixed range auto is selected, the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is displayed.
Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, or D M d button M A, B, C, or D menu
icon M ISO sensitivity M k button
Option Description
a Auto
(default setting)
Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 80 to
1600.
I Fixed range auto The range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO
sensitivity can be selected from ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800.
80, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1600, 3200 ISO sensitivity is fixed at the specified value.
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
AF Area Mode
Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C or D M d button M A
,
B
,
C or D menu icon
M AF area mode M k button
Option Description
a Face priority
When the camera detects a human
face, it focuses on that face. See
“Using Face Detection” (A63) for
more information.
When framing a composition with no
human subjects or detected faces,
the camera automatically selects one
or more of the nine focus areas
containing the subject closest to the
camera when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
x Manual
Use the multi selector HIJK to
move the focus area to where you
want to focus.
To use the multi selector to
configure the flash mode or other
settings, press the k button. To
return to moving the focus area,
press the k button again.
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BNotes About AF Area Mode
•When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame
regardless of the AF area mode setting.
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
CAF Area Mode for Movie Recording
AF area mode for movie recording can be set with AF area mode (A129) in the
movie menu.
yCenter
The camera focuses on the subject in
the center of the frame.
sSubject
tracking
Use this function to take pictures of
moving subjects. Register the
subject on which the camera
focuses. The focus area
automatically moves to track the
subject. See “Using Subject
Tracking” (A123) for more
information.
MTarget
finding AF
(default
setting)
When the camera detects the main
subject, it focuses on that subject.
See “Using Target Finding AF”
(A62) for more information.
Option Description
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
Using Subject Tracking
1Register a subject.
•Align the subject that you want to track with the
border in the center of the frame and press the k
button.
•When the subject is registered, a yellow border
(focus area) is displayed around it and the camera
begins tracking the subject.
•If the subject cannot be registered, the border is
displayed in red. Change the composition and try
registering the subject again.
•To cancel subject registration, press the k button.
•If the camera can no longer track the registered
subject, the focus area disappears. Register the
subject again.
2Press the shutter-release button all the
way to take the picture.
•If the shutter-release button is pressed while the
focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses on
the subject in the center of the frame.
BNotes About Subject Tracking
•If you perform operations such as zooming while the camera is tracking the subject, the
registration is canceled.
•Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C or D M d button M A
,
B
,
C or D menu
icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d
button
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or D Mode)
Autofocus Mode
Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images.
BNotes About Autofocus Mode
This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A68).
CAutofocus Mode for Short Movie Show Mode or Movie Recording
Autofocus mode for short movie show mode or movie recording can be set with
Autofocus mode (A130) in the movie menu.
M Exposure Preview
Set whether or not to reflect the brightness to the shooting screen when the
exposure is changed in D (manual) mode.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C or D M d button M A
,
B
,
C or D menu
icon M Autofocus mode M k button
Option Description
ASingle AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
BFull-time AF
The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button
is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is
heard while the camera focuses.
a Pre-focus
(default setting)
Even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway, the
camera focuses when subject movement is detected or
when the composition of the framed image is significantly
changed.
Rotate the mode dial to A
,
B
,
C or D M d button M A
,
B
,
C or D menu icon
M M exposure preview M k button
Option Description
On (default setting) Reflects the brightness to the shooting screen.
Off Does not reflect the brightness to the shooting screen.
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to
record at normal speed, or HS movie options (A126) to record in slow or fast motion.
The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Frame rate setting
(A132).
•Cards rated Speed Class 6 or better are recommended for movie recording
(A180). When Movie options is set to d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/
25p (4K UHD), cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended.
Normal Speed Movie Options
BNotes About Movie Options
When time-lapse movie or superlapse movie is selected in scene mode, movie option is
fixed at e 1080/30p or S 1080/25p.
The Movie Menu
Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M k
button
Option (Image size/
Frame rate, File format) Image size
Aspect ratio
(horizontal to
vertical)
Maximum
recording
time
(approx.)
d
c
2160/30p
2160/25p (4K UHD) 3840 × 2160 16:9 7 min
8 min
e
S
1080/30p
1080/25p (default setting) 1920 × 1080 16:9 26 min
e
f
1080/60p
1080/50p 1920 × 1080 16:9 13 min
f
V
720/30p
720/25p 1280 × 720 16:9 29 min
g
W
480/30p
480/25p 640 × 480 4:3 29 min
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The Movie Menu
HS Movie Options
Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion.
See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (A128).
* While recording movies, the camera can be switched between normal speed movie
recording and slow motion or fast motion movie recording.
The maximum recording time shown here refers only to the portion of the movie that is
recorded in slow motion or fast motion.
BNotes About HS Movie
•Sound is not recorded.
•Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when movie recording
starts.
Option
Image size
Aspect ratio
(horizontal to vertical)
Description
h
aHS 480/4× 640 × 480
4:3
1/4-speed slow motion movies
•Max. recording time*:
15 seconds
(playback time: 1 minute)
j
YHS 1080/0.5× 1920 × 1080
16:9
2× speed fast motion movies
•Max. recording time*:
2 minutes (playback time: 1 minute)
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The Movie Menu
CPlaying Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion
When recording at normal speed:
When recording at h HS 480/4×, or a HS 480/4×:
Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed.
They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed.
When recording at j HS 1080/0.5×, or Y HS 1080/0.5×:
Movies are recorded at 1/2 normal speed.
They are played back in fast motion at 2× faster speed.
Playback
time
Recording
time
10 s
10 s
Recording
time
Playback
time
40 s
10 s
Slow motion playback
Recording
time
Playback
time
10 s
5 s
Fast motion playback
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Using the Menu
The Movie Menu
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 of the
normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed.
1Use the multi selector HI to select an
HS movie option (A126) and press the
k button.
•After applying the option, press the d button to
return to the shooting screen.
2Press the b (e movie-record) button
to start recording.
•The camera switches between normal speed
movie recording and HS movie recording each
time the k button is pressed.
•The movie options icon changes when switching
between HS movie recording and normal speed
movie recording.
•When the maximum recording time for HS movies
(A126) is reached, the camera automatically
switches to normal speed movie recording.
3Press the b (e) button to end recording.
Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie options M
k button
HS 480/4×
720/30p
1080/60p
1080/30p
2160/30p
Movie options
480/30p
5s5s
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Using the Menu
The Movie Menu
AF Area Mode
Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus in superlapse movie, short
movie show mode, or when recording movies.
BNotes About AF Area Mode for Movie Recording
AF area mode is set to focus on the center in the following situations even when
Face priority is selected.
•When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to Single AF and no faces are detected
before pressing the b (e) button.
•When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options.
Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M AF area mode M
k button
Option Description
a Face priority
(default setting)
When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that
face. See “Using Face Detection” (A63) for more
information.
y Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
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The Movie Menu
Autofocus Mode
Set how the camera focuses in superlapse movie, short movie show mode, or when
recording movies.
BNotes About Autofocus Mode
•When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at Single AF.
•This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions.
Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Autofocus mode M k
button
Option Description
ASingle AF
(default setting)
Focus is locked when movie recording starts.
Select this option when the distance between the camera and
the subject will remain fairly consistent.
BFull-time AF
The camera focuses continuously.
Select this option when the distance between the camera and
subject will change significantly during recording. The sound
of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie.
Use of Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound of
the camera focusing from interfering with recording.
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Using the Menu
The Movie Menu
Movie VR
Set to reduce the effects of camera shake in short movie show mode or when
recording movies.
Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording.
BNotes About Movie VR
•When d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD), or HS movie option is
selected in Movie options, On (hybrid) cannot be selected.
•When Superlapse movie is selected, the setting is fixed at On (hybrid).
•The effects of camera shake may not be completely eliminated in some situations.
Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Movie VR M k button
Option Description
VOn (hybrid)
(default setting)
Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the
lens shift method. Also performs electronic VR using image
processing. The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the
frame) becomes narrower.
g On Compensates for camera shake using the lens shift method.
Off Compensation is not performed.
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Using the Menu
The Movie Menu
Wind Noise Reduction
BNotes About Wind Noise Reduction
The setting is fixed at Off in the following situations:
•In superlapse movies
•When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options.
Frame Rate
Select the frame rate used in time-lapse movie, superlapse movie, short movie show
mode, or when recording movies. When the frame rate setting is switched, options
that can be set in Movie options (A125) change.
Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Wind noise reduction
M k button
Option Description
Y On
Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over
the microphone during movie recording. Other sounds may
become difficult to hear during playback.
Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is disabled.
Enter shooting mode M d button M e menu icon M Frame rate M k
button
Option Description
30 fps (30p/60p) Suited for playback on a TV using the NTSC standard.
25 fps (25p/50p) Suited for playback on a TV using the PAL standard.
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Using the Menu
The Playback Menu
See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A76) for information about image editing
functions.
Mark for upload
Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance
before transferring them.
On the image selection screen (A109), select or deselect images for the Mark for
upload function.
•Movies cannot be selected. To upload movies to a smart device, use the
SnapBridge app.
•Note that when you select Reset all (A153) in the setup menu or Restore
default settings (A138) in the Network menu, the Mark for upload settings that
you made are canceled.
The Playback Menu
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for upload M k
button
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Using the Menu
The Playback Menu
Slide Show
Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are
played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed.
1Use the multi selector HI to select
Start and press the k button.
•The slide show begins.
•To change the interval between images, select
Frame intvl, press the k button, and specify the
desired interval time before selecting Start.
•To repeat the slide show automatically, select
Loop and press the k button before selecting
Start.
•The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled.
2End or restart the slide show.
•The screen shown on the right is displayed after
the slide show ends or is paused. To exit the show,
select G and then press the k button. To
resume the slide show, select F and then press
the k button.
Operations During Playback
•Use the multi selector JK to display the previous/next image. Press and hold
down JK to rewind/fast-forward images quickly.
•Press the k button to pause or end the slide show.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button
Pause
Loop
Frame intvl
Start
Slide show
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Using the Menu
The Playback Menu
Protect
The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion.
Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen
(A109).
Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently
deletes all data including protected files (A148).
Rotate Image
Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still
images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Images that were saved in the “tall” orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in
either direction.
Select an image from the image selection screen (A109). When the rotate image
screen is displayed, use the multi selector JK or rotate it to rotate the image 90
degrees.
Press the k button to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information
with the image.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k
button
Rotate image
Rotate
Back
Rotate image
Rotate
Back
Rotate image
Rotate
Back
Rotate 90 degrees
counterclockwise
Rotate 90 degrees
clockwise
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Using the Menu
The Playback Menu
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal
Memory)
Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory.
•When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to
playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d
button to select Copy.
1Use the multi selector HI to select a
destination option to which images are
copied and press the k button.
2Select a copy option and press the k
button.
•When you choose the Selected images, use the
image selection screen to specify images (A109).
•If you choose the Card to camera option, the All
images option is not available.
BNotes About Copying Images
•Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied.
•Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that
have been modified on a computer.
CCopying Images in a Sequence
•If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the sequence
are copied.
•If you press the d button while images in a sequence are displayed, only the Card to
camera copy option is available. All images in the sequence are copied if you select
Current sequence.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button
Card to camera
Camera to card
Copy
All images
Selected images
Camera to card
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Using the Menu
The Playback Menu
Sequence Display
Select the method used to display images in the sequence (A74).
Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s memory
even after the camera is turned off.
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Sequence display M
k button
Option Description
Q Individual pictures Displays each image in a sequence individually. F is
displayed on the playback screen.
CKey picture only
(default setting) Displays only the key picture for images in a sequence.
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Using the Menu
The Network Menu
Configure the wireless network settings to connect the camera and a smart device.
* See “Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A139) for information on how to enter
alphanumeric characters.
The Network Menu
Press the d button M q menu icon M k button
Option Description
Airplane mode Select On to turn off all wireless connections.
Connect to smart device
Select when pairing a smart device with the camera. This
setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is
established.
See step 2 in “Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet” (A14)
for more information.
Send while shooting Set the conditions for automatically sending images to a
smart device.
Wi-Fi
Network
settings
SSID*: Change the SSID. Set a 1- to 32-character
alphanumeric SSID.
Auth./encryp.: Select whether or not to encrypt the
communications between the camera and the connected
smart device.
Communications are not encrypted when Open is selected.
Password*: Set the password. Set an 8- to 36-character
alphanumeric password.
Channel: Select the channel used for wireless connections.
Subnet mask: Use the default setting (255.255.255.0)
under normal conditions.
DHCP server IP address: Use the default setting
(192.168.0.10) under normal conditions.
Current settings Display the current settings.
Bluetooth
Connection Select Disable to turn off Bluetooth communication.
Paired devices Change the smart device to connect with, or delete the
pairing with the smart device.
Send while off Set whether or not to allow the camera to communicate
with the smart device when the camera is off or in standby
mode (A23).
Restore default settings Restore all network menu settings to their default values. This
setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is
established.
139
Using the Menu
The Network Menu
Operating the Text Input Keyboard
Character Input for SSID, Password, Image comment, and Copyright
information
•Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric
characters. Press the k button to enter the selected
character in the text field and move the cursor to the
next space.
•To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on
the keyboard, and press the k button.
•To delete one character, press the l button.
•To apply the setting, select P on the keyboard and press
the k button.
Character Input for Channel, Subnet mask, and DHCP server IP address
•Use the multi selector HI to set the numbers. To move
to the next digit, press K or the k button. To return to
the previous digit, press J.
•To apply the setting, select the last digit and press the k
button.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I J
K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
G H I J K L M N O P Q R
SSID
Delete
Back
Text field
Keyboard
.
.
.
1 9 2 1 6 8 0 1 00 0 0
DHCP server IP address
Edit
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Time Zone and Date
Set the camera clock.
Setting the Time Zone
1Use the multi selector HI to select
Time zone and press the k button.
The Setup Menu
Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button
Option Description
Sync with
smart device
Set whether or not to synchronize the date and time setting with smart
devices.
Date and time
Set the date and time if Sync with smart device is set to Off.
•Select a field: Press the multi
selector JK.
•Edit the date and time: Press HI.
Date and time can also be changed
by rotating the multi selector or
command dial.
•Apply the setting: Select the minute
field setting and press the k
button or K.
Date format Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year.
Time zone
Set the date and time if Sync with smart device is set to Off. Set time
zone and daylight saving time.
•When Travel destination (x) is set after having set the home time
zone (w), the time difference between the travel destination and the
home time zone is automatically calculated, and the date and time
are saved for the selected region.
1515 201611 10
Edit
Date and time
mhDM Y
London, Casablanca
15/11/2016 15:30
Time zone
Date format
Date and time
Sync with smart device
Time zone and date
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
2Select w Home time zone or x Travel
destination and press the k button.
•The date and time displayed on the screen
changes depending on whether the home time
zone or travel destination is selected.
3Press K.
4Use JK to select the time zone.
•Press H to enable daylight saving time function,
and W is displayed. Press I to disable the daylight
saving time function.
•Press the k button to apply the time zone.
•If the correct time is not displayed for the home or
travel destination time zone setting, set the
appropriate time in Date and time.
London, Casablanca
15/11/2016 15:30
Travel destination
Home time zone
Time zone
London, Casablanca
15/11/2016 15:30
Travel destination
Home time zone
Time zone
-5:0010:30
New York, Toronto, Lima
Back
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Monitor Settings
Photo info
Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button
Option Description
Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor.
Help display
The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the
shooting mode or while the setting screen is displayed.
•Default setting: On
Image review
Set whether or not to display the captured image is displayed
immediately after shooting.
•Default setting: On
Brightness Adjust the brightness.
•Default setting: 3
Shooting mode Playback mode
Show info
Auto info
(default setting)
The same information as shown in Show info is displayed, and it is
hidden as shown in Hide info if no operations are performed for a
few seconds. The information is displayed again when an operation is
performed.
Hide info
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Framing
grid+auto info In addition to the information
shown in Auto info, a framing
grid is displayed to help frame
pictures.
The framing grid is not displayed
while recording movies.
Same as Auto info.
Movie
frame+auto info In addition to the information
shown in Auto info, a frame is
displayed before movie
recording begins that represents
the area that will be captured
when recording movies.
The movie frame is not displayed
while recording movies.
Same as Auto info.
Shooting mode Playback mode
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Date Stamp
The shooting date and time can be stamped on
images when shooting.
BNotes About Date Stamp
•Stamped date and time form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The
date and time cannot be stamped on images after they have been captured.
•The date and time cannot be stamped in the following situations:
- When the scene mode is set to Sports, Night portrait (when set to Hand-held), Night
landscape (when set to Hand-held), Backlighting (when HDR is On), Easy
panorama, Pet portrait (when set to Continuous), or Multiple exp. Lighten
- When using creative mode
- When Continuous (A118) is set
- When recording movies
- When saving still images during movie recording
- When extracting still images from a movie during movie playback
•The stamped date and time may be difficult to read when using a small image size.
CPrinting a Shooting Date on Images Without a Date Stamp
You can transfer images to a computer and use the ViewNX-i software (A103) to imprint
the shooting date and time on the images when they are printed.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button
Option Description
fDate Date is stamped on images.
SDate and time Date and time are stamped on images.
Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images.
15.11.2016
15.11.2016
15.11.2016
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Photo VR
Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images.
Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
BNotes About Photo VR
•After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode,
wait until the shooting screen is ready before taking pictures.
•Images on the screen may be displayed blurry immediately after shooting.
•Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in
some situations.
•When the shutter speed is extremely slow, images cannot be compensated using image
processing even when On (hybrid) is set.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button
Option Description
VOn (hybrid)
Performs optical compensation for camera shake using the
lens shift method. Under the following conditions, also
performs electronic VR using image processing.
•Flash: Does not fire
•Shutter speed: Slower than 1/30 second at the maximum
wide-angle position and 1/250 second at the maximum
telephoto position
•Self-timer: k
•Continuous setting: Single
•ISO sensitivity: ISO 200 or lower
The image recording time may be longer than usual.
gOn
(default setting)
Compensates for camera shake using the lens shift
method.
Off Compensation is not performed.
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
BNotes About Digital Zoom
•Digital zoom cannot be used in the following shooting modes.
-Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting (when HDR is set), Easy
panorama, Pet portrait, Smart portrait scene mode
-Creative mode
•Digital zoom cannot be used in other shooting modes when using certain settings
(A69).
Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button
Option Description
a Auto
(default setting)
The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you
press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The
illuminator has a range of about 5.0 m (16 ft) at the maximum
wide-angle position and about 4.5 m (14 ft) at the maximum
telephoto position.
•Note that for some shooting modes or focus areas, the AF-
assist illuminator may not light.
Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button
Option Description
On
(default setting) Digital zoom is enabled.
Z Crop
The zoom ratio is limited within a range in which the image
quality does not deteriorate (A60).
•Digital zoom is not available when the image size is a
5184×3888, b 5184×2920, H 3888×3888.
•This setting functions in the same way as the On setting
during movie recording.
Off Digital zoom is disabled.
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Sound Settings
Auto Off
Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A23).
You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.
CSetting the Auto Off Function
The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following
situations:
•When shooting with Pet portrait auto release: 5 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or
1 min)
•When shooting with Smile timer: 5 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min)
•When a menu is displayed: 3 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min)
•When an HDMI cable is connected: 30 minutes
•When waiting for connecting with Connect to smart device: 30 minutes
Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button
Option Description
Button sound
When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces
one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when
focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an
error occurs. The welcome screen sound is also produced.
•Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene
mode.
Shutter sound
When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is
produced when the shutter is released.
•The shutter sound is not produced when recording
movies, or when using Easy panorama, or Pet portrait
scene mode.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Format Card/Format Memory
Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory.
Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all
data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save
important images to a computer before formatting.
•This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established.
Formatting a Memory Card
•Insert a memory card into the camera.
•Select Format card in the setup menu and then press the k button.
Formatting the Internal Memory
•Remove the memory card from the camera.
•Select Format memory in the setup menu and then press the k button.
To start formatting, select Format on the screen that is displayed and press the k
button.
•Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
during formatting.
Language
Select a language for display of camera menus and messages.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M
k button
Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Image Comment
Attach a comment that was previously registered to images that will be captured.
You can imprint the attached comment to images that will be sent to a smart device
using an application (A18).
You can also check with ViewNX-i metadata.
CImage Comments Display
Image comments are not displayed even if images are played back on the camera.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Image comment M k button
Option Description
Attach comment
A comment registered with
Input comment is attached
to images.
•Select Attach comment,
press K, and set the check
box to on (w).
When you press the k
button, the setting is
enabled, and the
comment will be attached to the images captured
afterwards.
Input comment
You can register a comment of up to 36 alphanumeric
characters.
•Select Input comment, press K, and the input screen is
displayed.
See “Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A139) for
information about the input method.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Set Conrm
Input comment
Attach comment
Image comment
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Copyright Information
Attach the copyright information that was previously registered to images that will
be captured.
You can imprint the attached copyright information to images that will be sent to a
smart device using an application (A18).
You can also check with ViewNX-i metadata.
BNotes About Copyright Information
•To prevent illegal use of artist names and copyright owner names when lending or
transferring ownership of the camera, make sure to disable the Attach copyright info
setting. Also, make sure that the artist name and copyright owner name are blank.
•Nikon is not responsible for any kind of trouble or damage resulting from the use of
Copyright information.
CCopyright Information Display
Copyright information is not displayed even if images are played back on the camera.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Copyright information M k button
Option Description
Attach copyright
info
Copyright information registered
with Artist and Copyright is
attached to images.
•Select Attach copyright info,
press K, and set the check box
to on (w). When you press
the k button, the setting is
enabled, and the copyright
information will be attached to
the images captured afterwards.
Artist
You can register an artist name of up to 36 alphanumeric
characters.
•Select Artist, press K, and the input screen is displayed. See
“Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A139) for information
about the input method.
Copyright
You can register a copyright owner name of up to 54
alphanumeric characters.
•Select Copyright, press K, and the input screen is displayed.
See “Operating the Text Input Keyboard” (A139) for
information about the input method.
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Copyright
Artist
Attach copyright info
Copyright information
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Location Data
Set whether or not to add shooting location information to the images that you take.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Location data M k button
Option Description
Download from
device
Select Yes to add location information from the smart device to
the images that you take. Enable the location information function
of the SnapBridge app.
Position
Display the obtained location information.
•The information is not updated while it is being displayed.
To update it, perform Position again.
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Charge by Computer
BNotes About Charging with a Computer
•When connected to a computer, the camera turns on and starts charging. If the camera is
turned off, charging stops.
•About 4 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time increases
when images are transferred while the battery is charging.
•The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30
minutes after the battery has finished charging.
BWhen the Charge Lamp Quickly Flashes Green
Charging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below.
•The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an
ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
•The USB cable is not connected correctly or the battery is faulty. Make sure that the USB
cable is connected correctly or replace the battery if necessary.
•The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer.
•The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the
camera due to the computer’s settings or its specifications.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button
Option Description
a Auto
(default setting)
When the camera is connected to a computer that is running
(A97), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically
charged using power supplied by the computer.
Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the
camera is connected to a computer.
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Using the Menu
The Setup Menu
Reset All
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.
•The network menu settings are also restored to their default values.
•Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset.
•This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established.
CResetting File Numbering
To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved on the memory card or in the
internal memory before selecting Reset all.
Conformity Marking
View some of the conformity markings that the camera complies with.
Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version.
•This setting cannot be selected while a wireless connection is established.
Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button
Press the d button M z menu icon M Conformity marking M k button
Press the d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button
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Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Notices...................................................................................................................................155
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................157
Caring for the Product.....................................................................................................159
The Camera.................................................................................................................159
The Battery..................................................................................................................160
The Charging AC Adapter......................................................................................161
Memory Cards............................................................................................................162
Cleaning and Storage ......................................................................................................163
Cleaning .......................................................................................................................163
Storage .........................................................................................................................163
Error Messages ...................................................................................................................164
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................167
File Names............................................................................................................................175
Optional Accessories........................................................................................................176
Specifications......................................................................................................................177
Memory Cards That Can Be Used........................................................................180
Index ......................................................................................................................................183
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Technical Notes
Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the
proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.
The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor
mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•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
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to
this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Notices
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Technical Notes
Notices
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
•This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
•Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and
prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might
result from incorrect disposal.
•For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste
management.
This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
•All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
•For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste
management.
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Technical Notes
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions
Restrictions on Wireless Devices
The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in
the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU
or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept
liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of
sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service
representative. This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other
use of the product.
Security
Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect
for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur
if security is not enabled:
•Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user
IDs, passwords, and other personal information.
•Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter
data or perform other malicious actions. Note that due to the design of wireless
networks, specialized attacks may allow unauthorized access even when security is
enabled. Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur
during data transfer.
•Do not access networks that you are not permitted to use, even if they are
displayed on your smartphone or tablet. Doing so may be regarded as
unauthorized access. Only access networks that you are permitted to use.
Personal Information Management and Disclaimer
•User information registered and configured on the product, including wireless LAN
connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration
and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction,
repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information.
Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting
from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.
•Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform Reset
all in the setup menu (A112) to delete all user information registered and
configured with the product, including wireless LAN connection settings and other
personal information.
•Nikon is not responsible for any damages resulting from unauthorized use of this
product by third parties in the event that the product is stolen or lost.
Notes About Wireless Communication
Functions
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Technical Notes
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions
Precautions when Exporting or Carrying This Product Abroad
This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations
(EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to
countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or
special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change).
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada (IC)
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that
these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices
emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being
used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),
exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might
occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.
COOLPIX A900, which is equipped with a TYPE1FJ (FCC ID:VPYLB1FJ / IC ID:772C-
LB1FJ) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102
of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that
was uploaded to FCC website.
Notice for Customers in Europe
Declaration of Conformity (Europe)
Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX A900 is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The
declaration of conformity may be consulted at
http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_A900.pdf.
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Technical Notes
Caring for the Product
Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your
Safety” (Aviii-x) when using or storing the device.
The Camera
Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not
touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover.
Keep Dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building
on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation,
place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in
temperature.
Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Doing so could result in loss of data or camera
malfunction.
Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended
Periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when
using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or
produce a white blur effect in photographs.
Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the
Power Source or Memory Card
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or
deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in
damage to the memory card or internal circuitry.
Caring for the Product
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Technical Notes
Caring for the Product
Notes About the Monitor
•Monitors (including electronic viewfinders) are constructed with extremely high precision;
at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective.
Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or
green) or always off (black), this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded
with the device.
•Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
•Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Should
the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to
prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or
mouth.
The Battery
Precautions for Use
•Note that the battery may become hot after use.
•Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F) as
this could cause damage or malfunction.
•If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming
from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon-
authorized service representative.
•After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in
a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it.
Charging the Battery
Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if
necessary.
•Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
before use.
•A high battery temperature may prevent the battery from charging properly or
completely, and may reduce battery performance. Note that the battery may become hot
after use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.
When charging the battery inserted into this camera using the Charging AC Adapter or a
computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above
50°C (122°F).
•Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced
battery performance.
•The battery temperature may increase during charging. However, this is not a
malfunction.
Carrying Spare Batteries
Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important
occasions.
Using the Battery When Cold
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low
temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as
necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
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Technical Notes
Caring for the Product
Battery Terminals
Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Charging an Exhausted Battery
Turning the camera on or off while an exhausted battery is inserted in the camera may result
in reduced battery life. Charge the exhausted battery before use.
Storing the Battery
•Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not
being used. Minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery while it is in the
camera, even when not in use. This may result in excessive battery drain and complete
loss of function.
•Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before
returning it to storage.
•Put the battery in a plastic bag, etc. in order to insulate it and store it in a cool place. The
battery should be stored in a dry location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F
to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.
Battery Life
A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge, when used at room
temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery.
Recycling Used Batteries
Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
The Charging AC Adapter
•The EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter is for use only with compatible devices. Do
not use with another make or model of device.
•Do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21
could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.
•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than
the EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter, and do not use a commercially available
USB-AC adapter or a battery charger for a mobile phone. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
•The EH-73P/EH-73PCH is compatible with AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When
using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For
more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.
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Technical Notes
Caring for the Product
Memory Cards
Precautions for Use
•Use only Secure Digital memory cards (A180).
•Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the
memory card.
•Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards.
Formatting
•Do not format the memory card using a computer.
•The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this
camera, be sure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new memory
cards with this camera before using them with this camera.
•Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other
data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep
before formatting the memory card.
•If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the camera is
turned on, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data that you do not want to
delete, select No. Copy the necessary data to a computer, etc. If you want to format the
memory card, select Yes. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting,
press the k button.
•Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted
from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:
- Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the battery or
memory card.
-Turn off the camera.
- Disconnect the AC adapter.
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Technical Notes
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. 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 putting the camera
away again. Do not store the camera in any of the following locations:
•Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%
•Exposed to temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below –10°C (14°F)
•Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions
or radios
For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” (A160) in “Caring for
the Product” (A159).
Cleaning and Storage
Lens
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a
blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that
is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove
fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the
lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the
lens and working toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth
lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.
Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty
environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly
dampened with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter
inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.
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Technical Notes
Error Messages
Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed.
Error Messages
Display Cause/Solution A
Battery temperature
is elevated. The
camera will turn off. The camera turns off automatically. Wait until the
camera or battery temperature has cooled before
resuming use.
–
The camera will turn
off to prevent
overheating.
Memory card is write
protected.
The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position.
Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position. –
This card cannot be
used. An error occurred while accessing the memory card.
•Use an approved memory card.
•Check that the terminals are clean.
•Confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted.
10
This card cannot be
read.
Card is not
formatted. Format
card?
The memory card has not been formatted for use in
the camera.
Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card.
If you need to keep copies of any images, make sure to
select No and save the copies to a computer or other
medium before formatting the memory card. Select
Yes and press the k button to format the memory
card.
10, 162
Out of memory. Delete images or insert a new memory card. 10, 25
Image cannot be
saved.
An error occurred while saving the image.
Insert a new memory card or format the memory card
or internal memory.
10, 148
The camera has run out of file numbers.
Insert a new memory card or format the memory card
or internal memory.
10, 148
There is insufficient space to save the copy.
Delete images from the destination. 25
Image cannot be
modified. Check that the images can be edited. 76, 173
Cannot record
movie.
A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on
the memory card.
Select a memory card with a faster write speed.
85, 180
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Technical Notes
Error Messages
Memory contains no
images.
There are no images in the internal memory or on the
memory card.
•Remove the memory card to play back images in
the internal memory.
10
•To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal
memory to the memory card, press the d button
to select Copy in the playback menu.
107
File contains no
image data. The file was not created or edited with this camera.
The file cannot be viewed on this camera.
View the file using a computer or the device used to
create or edit this file.
–
This file cannot be
played back.
All images are
hidden.
•There are no images available for a slide show, etc.
–
•There are no images that can be displayed on the
image selection screen for deletion.
This image cannot be
deleted.
The image is protected.
Disable protection. 135
Raise the flash.
•When the scene mode is Scene auto selector, you
can take a picture even if the flash is lowered but the
flash will not fire.
31
•When the scene mode is Night portrait or
Backlighting with HDR set to Off, you must raise
the flash to take a picture.
32, 34
No card present.
When shooting time-lapse movies or the shooting
mode is set to short movie show mode, insert a
memory card.
–
No access.
The camera could not receive the communication
signal from the smart device.
Wirelessly connect the camera and smart device again.
•
Touch an NFC-compatible smart device to the camera.
15
•
Select
Connect to smart device
in the Network menu.
107
Turn the camera off
and then on again.
If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-
authorized service representative. –
Communications
error
An error occurred while communicating with the printer.
Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable. 99
System error
An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry.
Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery,
and turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact
your retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative.
167
Display Cause/Solution A
166
Technical Notes
Error Messages
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
Printer error: check
printer status.
After solving the problem, select Resume and press the
k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: check
paper.
Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and
press the k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: paper
jam.
Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press
the k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: out of
paper.
Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and
press the k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: check
ink.
There is a problem with the printer’s ink.
Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k button
to resume printing.*
–
Printer error: out of
ink.
Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the
k button to resume printing.* –
Printer error: file
corrupt.
There is a problem with the image file to be printed.
Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing.* –
Display Cause/Solution A
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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below
before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution A
The camera is
on but does not
respond.
•Wait for recording to end.
–
•If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the
battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter,
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Note that although any data currently being recorded will
be lost, data that have already been recorded will not be
affected by removing or disconnecting the power source.
The camera
cannot be
turned on.
•The battery is exhausted. 10, 11,
160
•The power switch is enabled a few seconds after the
battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing
the power switch.
–
The camera
turns off
without
warning.
•The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto
off function).
23
•The camera and battery may not work properly at low
temperatures.
160
•The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the
camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and
then try turning it on again.
–
The monitor is
blank.
•The camera is off. 14
•The battery is exhausted. 21
•The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto
off function).
23
•The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging.
Wait until charging is complete.
52
•The camera is connected to a TV or computer. –
•Time-lapse movie shooting is in progress. –
•The camera and smart device are connected using Wi-Fi
connection and the camera is operated by remote
control.
–
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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
The camera
becomes hot.
The camera may become hot when used for an extended
period of time to record movies or send images, or when
used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction.
–
The battery
inserted in the
camera cannot
be charged.
•Confirm all connections. 11
•When connected to a computer, the camera may not
charge for any of the reasons described below.
-Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup
menu.
107, 112,
152
- Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off. –
- Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display
language and date and time have not been set, or the
date and time were reset after the camera’s clock
battery was exhausted. Use the Charging AC Adapter to
charge the battery.
14, 168
- Battery charging may stop when the computer enters
sleep mode.
–
- Depending on the computer specifications, settings,
and status, battery charging may not be possible.
–
The monitor is
hard to see.
•The surrounding area is too bright.
- Move to a darker place. –
•Adjust the screen brightness 107, 112,
142
O flashes on
the screen.
•If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes on the
shooting screen, and images and movies saved before
the clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” and “01/01/
2016 00:00” respectively.
Set the correct time and date for Time zone and date
option in the setup menu.
4, 107,
112, 140
Date and time
of recording are
not correct.
•The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches
or clocks. Periodically compare the time of the camera
clock with that of a more accurate timepiece and reset as
required.
No indicators
displayed on
the screen.
Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings
in the setup menu.
4, 107,
112, 142
Date stamp
not available. Time zone and date has not been set in the setup menu. 4, 107,
112, 140
Problem Cause/Solution A
169
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Shooting Issues
Date not
stamped on
images even
when Date
stamp is
enabled.
•The current shooting mode does not support Date
stamp.
4, 107,
112, 144
•A function that restricts the date stamp is enabled. 68
•The date cannot be stamped on movies. –
Screen for
setting time
zone and date is
displayed when
the camera is
turned on.
The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to
their default values. Configure the camera settings again.
• The internal clock battery is used to power the camera
clock and to retain certain settings. Charging time of the
clock battery takes about 10 hours when you insert the
batteries into the camera or connect the AC adapter
(available separately) to the camera, and the clock battery
operates for several days even after the camera battery is
removed.
–
The camera
settings reset.
The camera
makes sound.
Depending on the Autofocus mode setting or the
shooting mode, the camera may produce an audible
focusing sound.
28, 107,
110, 124,
130
Unable to select
a menu.
•Some functions cannot be used with other menu
options.
68
•Some menus are not available when Wi-Fi is connected.
Turn the camera off and terminate the Wi-Fi connection.
–
Problem Cause/Solution A
Cannot switch
to shooting
mode.
Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. 97
Cannot take
pictures or
record movies.
•When the camera is in playback mode, press the c
button, shutter-release button, or b(e) button.
2, 24
•When menus are displayed, press the d button. 108
•When the scene mode is Night portrait or
Backlighting with HDR set to Off, raise the flash.
30, 52
•The flash is charging while the flash lamp is flashing. 52
•The camera and smart device are connected using Wi-Fi
connection and the camera is operated by remote
control.
19
•The battery is exhausted. 10, 11,
160
Problem Cause/Solution A
170
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
The camera
cannot focus.
•The subject is too close. Try shooting using Scene auto
selector or Close-up scene mode, or macro mode.
30, 31,
33, 56
•The subject is hard to focus on. 64
•Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. 107, 112,
146
•Turn the camera off and then on again. –
Colored stripes
appear on the
screen when
shooting.
Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects with
repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is not a
malfunction.
The colored stripes will not appear in captured images or
recorded movies. However, when using Continuous H:
120 fps or HS 480/4×, the colored stripes may be seen in
the captured images and recorded movies.
–
Images are
blurred.
•Use the flash. 23, 52
•Increase the ISO sensitivity value. 107, 110,
120
•Enable Photo VR when shooting still images. Enable
Movie VR when recording movies.
107, 110,
112, 131,
145
•Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the selftimer at
the same time is more effective).
55
Bright specks
appear in
images
captured with
flash.
Flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower the flash, and
set the flash mode setting to W (off). 52
Flash does not
fire.
•A shooting mode that restricts the flash is selected. 66
•A function that restricts the flash is enabled. 68
Digital zoom
cannot be used.
•Digital zoom is set to Off or Crop in the setup menu. 107, 112,
146
•When movie recording starts with Movie options set to
d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD),
the digital zoom magnification is restricted up to
approximately 2×.
125, 146
•Digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting
modes or when using certain settings in other functions.
69, 107,
112, 146
Image size not
available.
•A function that restricts the Image size option is
enabled.
68
•When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama, the
image size is fixed.
39
Problem Cause/Solution A
171
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
No sound when
the shutter is
released.
Off is selected for Shutter sound in Sound settings in the
setup menu. No sound is produced with some shooting
modes and settings, even when On is selected.
42, 112,
147
AF-assist
illuminator does
not light.
Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu.
AF-assist illuminator may not light depending on the
position of the focus area or the current shooting mode,
even when Auto is selected.
107, 112,
146
Images appear
smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 163
Colors are
unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. 33, 107,
110, 115
Randomly
spaced bright
pixels (“noise”)
appear in
image.
The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow or ISO
sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by:
•Using the flash 23, 52
•Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 107, 110,
120
Images are too
dark
•The flash window is blocked. 21
•The subject is beyond the range of the flash. 178
•Adjust exposure compensation. 57, 59
•Increase ISO sensitivity. 107, 110,
120
•The subject is backlit. Use the flash or the Backlighting
scene mode.
23, 34,
52
Images are too
bright. Adjust exposure compensation. 57, 59
Unexpected
results when
flash set to V
(auto with
redeye
reduction/ red-
eye reduction).
Use any shooting mode other than Night portrait, and
change the flash mode to any setting other than V (auto
with red-eye reduction/red-eye reduction) and try taking
the picture again.
32, 66
Skin tones are
not softened.
•Under some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may
not be softened.
37
•For images containing four or more faces, try using the
Skin softening effect in Glamour retouch in the
playback menu.
78, 107,
111
Problem Cause/Solution A
172
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Playback Issues
Saving images
takes time.
It may take more time to save images in the following
situations:
•When the noise reduction function is in operation, such
as when shooting in a dark environment
–
•When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye
reduction/red-eye reduction)
53
•When capturing images in the following scene modes
-Hand-held in Night portrait 32
-Hand-held in Night landscape 32
-HDR set to On in Backlighting 34
-Easy panorama 38
•When the skin softening function is applied while
shooting
37
•When using continuous shooting mode 118
A ring-shaped
belt or
rainbowcolored
stripe appears
on the screen or
images.
When shooting with backlighting or when a very strong
light source (such as sunlight) is in the frame, a ring-shaped
belt or rainbow-colored stripe (ghosting) may occur.
Change the position of the light source, or frame the picture
so that the light source does not enter the frame, and try
again.
–
Problem Cause/Solution A
File cannot be
played back.
•This camera may not be able to play back images saved
with another make or model of digital camera.
–
•This camera cannot play back movies recorded with
another make or model of digital camera.
•This camera may not be able to play back data edited on
a computer.
Cannot zoom in
on image.
•Playback zoom cannot be used with movies.
–
•This camera may not be able to zoom in on images
captured with another make or model of digital camera.
•When zooming in on a small-sized image, the
magnification rate shown on the screen may differ from
the actual magnification rate of the image.
Problem Cause/Solution A
173
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Cannot edit
image.
•Some images cannot be edited. Images that have already
been edited may not be edited again.
39, 76
•There is not enough free space on the memory card or in
the internal memory.
–
•This camera is unable to edit images captured with other
cameras.
–
•Editing functions used for images are not available for
movies.
–
Cannot rotate
image.
This camera cannot rotate images captured with another
make or model of digital camera. –
Images saved in
the camera are
not displayed on
a smartphone,
tablet or
computer.
If the number of images saved on a memory card in the
camera exceeds 10,000, images captured thereafter may not
be displayed in a connected device.
•Reduce the number of images saved on the memory
card. Copy the necessary images to a computer, etc.
–
Images are not
displayed on TV.
•A computer or printer is connected to the camera. –
•The memory card contains no images. –
•Remove the memory card to play back images in the
internal memory.
10
Nikon Transfer 2
does not start
when the
camera is
connected to a
computer.
•The camera is off. –
•The battery is exhausted. 10, 11,
160
•The USB cable is not correctly connected. 97, 103
•The camera is not recognized by the computer. –
•The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2
automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer
2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX-i.
–
The PictBridge
screen is not
displayed when
the camera is
connected to a
printer.
With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge
screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to
print images when Auto is selected for Charge by
computer in the setup menu. Set the Charge by
computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer.
107, 112,
152
Images to be
printed are not
displayed.
•The memory card contains no images. –
•Remove the memory card to print images in the internal
memory.
10
Problem Cause/Solution A
174
Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
Cannot select
paper size with
the camera.
The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the
following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-
compatible printer. Use the printer to select the paper size. –
•The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by
the camera.
•The printer automatically selects the paper size.
Problem Cause/Solution A
175
Technical Notes
File Names
Images or movies are assigned file names as follows.
File Names
(1) Identifier
Not shown on the screen of the camera.
•DSCN: Original still images, movies, still images created by the
movie editing function
•SSCN: Small picture copies
•RSCN: Cropped copies
•FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than
crop and small picture, movies created by the movie editing
function
(2) File number Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001” and ending with
“9999.”
(3) Extension
Indicates file format.
•.JPG: Still images
•.MP4: Movies
File name: DSCN0001.JPG
(1) (2) (3)
176
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Availability may vary with country or region.
See our website or brochures for the latest information.
Optional Accessories
Battery Charger
MH-65 Battery Charger
Charging time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes for a fully exhausted
battery.
AC Adapter
EH-62F AC Adapter
(connect as shown)
Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the
power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery
chamber. In addition, make sure that the power connector cable is
fully inserted in the battery chamber slot before closing the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cable protrudes from
the slots, the cover or cable may be damaged when the cover is
closed.
177
Technical Notes
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX A900 Digital Camera
Specifications
Type Compact digital camera
Number of effective
pixels
20.3 million (Image processing may reduce the number of
effective pixels.)
Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 21.14 million total pixels
Lens NIKKOR lens with 35× optical zoom
Focal length 4.3–151 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24–840 mm
lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-number f/3.4–6.9
Construction 13 elements in 11 groups (4 ED lens elements)
Digital zoom
magnification
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 3360 mm lens
in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction Combination of lens shift and electronic VR
Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF
Focus range
•[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.)–,
[T]: Approx. 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.)–
•Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.)–(wide-angle position)
(All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject
tracking, target finding AF
Monitor
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (RGBW), wide viewing angle
TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 6-level brightness
adjustment, tilting TFT LCD
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Approx. 98% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual
picture)
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual
picture)
Storage
Media Internal memory (approx. 44 MB)
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File system DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant
File formats Still images: JPEG
Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
178
Technical Notes
Specifications
Image size (pixels)
•20 M 5184×3888
•10 M 3648×2736
•4 M 2272×1704
•2 M 1600×1200
•VGA 640×480
•16:9 15 M 5184×2920
•1:1 3888×3888
ISO sensitivity
(Standard output
sensitivity)
•ISO 80–1600
•ISO 3200 (available when using A, B, C, or D mode)
Exposure
Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom 2× or more)
Exposure control
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-
priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, and exposure
compensation (–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Speed
•1/2000–1 s
•1/2000–8 s (when ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80, 100, or
200 in B, C, or D mode)
•1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous
shooting)
•25 s (Star trails in Multiple exp. Lighten scene mode)
Aperture Electromagnetic 3-blade iris diaphragm
Range 7 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (C, D mode)
Self-timer •10 s, 2 s
•5 s (self-portrait timer)
Flash
Range (approx.)
(ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.5–6.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–19 ft)
[T]: 1.5–3.0 m (5 ft–9 ft 10 in.)
Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Interface
USB connector
Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than
the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB
•Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)
HDMI output
connector HDMI micro connector (Type D)
179
Technical Notes
Specifications
•All measurements are performed in conformity with Camera and Imaging Products
Association (CIPA) standards or guidelines.
1Battery life does not reflect the use of SnapBridge and may vary with the conditions of
use, including temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time that
menus and images are displayed.
2Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. When Movie
options is set to e1080/30p or S1080/25p, it cannot exceed approximately 26
minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature
becomes elevated.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Operating frequency 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1-11)
Authentication Open system, WPA2-PSK
Bluetooth
Communication
protocols Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1
Supported languages
Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek,
Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European
and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish,
Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power sources One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included)
EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately)
Charging time Approx. 2 h 20 min (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging
AC Adapter and when no charge remains)
Battery life1
Still images Approx. 270 shots when using EN-EL12
Movie
(actual battery life for
recording)2Approx. 50 min when using EN-EL12
Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Approx. 113.0 × 66.5 × 39.9 mm (4.5 × 2.7 × 1.6 in.)
(excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 299 g (10.6 oz) (including battery and memory card)
Operating environment
Temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
Humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
180
Technical Notes
Specifications
EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter
The symbols on this product represent the following:
D AC, E DC, F Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
•Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.
•The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Memory Cards That Can Be Used
The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC
cards compliant with UHS-I.
•Cards rated Speed Class 6 or better are recommended for movie recording (when
Movie options is set to d 2160/30p (4K UHD) or c 2160/25p (4K UHD),
cards rated UHS Speed Class 3 or better are recommended); using slower cards
may result in recording being interrupted.
•When choosing cards for use in card readers, be sure they are compatible with the
device.
•Contact the manufacturer for information on features, operation, and limitations
on use.
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh
Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.)
Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz)
Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, MAX 0.14 A
Rated output DC 5.0 V, 1.0 A
Operating temperature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.)
(excluding plug adapter)
For Brazil: Approx. 55 × 67 × 59 mm
For India: Approx. 55 × 63.5 × 59 mm
Weight
Approx. 51 g (1.8 oz) (excluding plug adapter)
For Brazil: Approx. 73 g
For India: Approx. 76 g
181
Technical Notes
Specifications
Trademark Information
•Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under
license.
•Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, Mac, OS X, iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®
and iBooks are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
•Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google
Inc. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and
shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative
Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
•iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc., in the United
States and/or other countries and is used under license.
•Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
•SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
•PictBridge is a trademark.
•HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
•Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
•The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the
United States and in other countries.
•All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation
provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
182
Technical Notes
Specifications
AVC Patent Portfolio License
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC
standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video
provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for
any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
FreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project
(http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
MIT License (HarfBuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2016 The HarfBuzz Project
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone,
or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that
the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless
performance.
183
Technical Notes
Index
Symbols
A Auto mode.................................... 28, 29
o Creative mode......................... 28, 45
y Scene mode....................... 28, 30
C Aperture-priority auto mode
....................................................................... 28, 47
B Shutter-priority auto mode.... 28, 47
n Short movie show mode ....... 28, 90
A Programmed auto mode ........ 28, 47
D Manual mode ................................ 28, 47
c Playback mode............................ 24, 70
C List by date mode................................ 73
q (Snap-back zoom) button .............. 61
i Playback zoom ............................... 24, 71
f (Wide-angle).................................. 22, 60
h Thumbnail display .................... 24, 72
g (Telephoto) ....................................... 22, 60
k Apply selection button ............... 3, 14
c Playback button............................. 3, 24
l Delete button............................ 3, 25, 75
b (e Movie-record) button
.................................................................. 3, 23, 83
K Flash pop-up control........ 3, 23, 52
d Menu button.............................. 3, 107
n Self-timer........................................... 51, 55
p Macro mode.................................... 51, 56
m Flash mode ........................................ 51, 52
o Creative slider................................. 51, 57
o Exposure compensation ......... 51, 59
A
AC adapter........................................... 97, 176
Active D-Lighting ................................ 51, 57
AF area mode ....................... 110, 121, 129
AF assist............................................... 112, 146
Airplane mode ................................. 111, 138
Aperture-priority auto mode .............. 47
Artist.................................................................. 150
Auto flash ......................................................... 53
Auto off....................................... 23, 112, 147
Auto with red-eye reduction ...... 53, 54
Autofocus...................... 64, 110, 124, 130
Autofocus mode................ 110, 124, 130
B
Backlighting o................................... 30, 34
Battery ................................. 10, 11, 160, 179
Battery charger........................................... 176
Battery level indicator............................... 21
Beach Z.......................................................... 30
Blink proof....................................................... 43
Bluetooth............................................ 112, 138
Brightness........................................... 112, 142
Button sound ............................................. 147
C
Calendar display.......................................... 72
Charge by computer................... 112, 152
Charge lamp.............................................. 3, 11
Charging AC Adapter.......... 11, 161, 180
Charging time.......................... 11, 152, 179
Close-up k............................................ 30, 33
Command dial ........................................ 2, 47
Computer............................................. 97, 103
Conformity marking .................... 112, 153
Connect to smart device
.......................................................... 14, 111, 138
Connector cover ............................ 2, 11, 97
Continuous........................................ 110, 118
Copy ....................................................... 111, 136
Copyright information ............... 112, 150
Creative mode..................................... 28, 45
Creative slider ........................................ 51, 57
Crop ............................................................. 71, 81
Index
184
Technical Notes
Index
D
Date and time......................... 14, 112, 140
Date stamp........................................ 112, 144
Daylight saving time ...................... 17, 141
Delete........................................................ 25, 75
Digital zoom............................ 60, 112, 146
Direct Print.............................................. 97, 99
D-Lighting.............................................. 77, 111
Download from device.................. 16, 151
Dusk/dawn i.............................................. 30
Dynamic Fine Zoom................................. 60
E
Easy panorama p............................. 30, 38
Editing movies ............................................. 94
Editing still images ..................................... 76
Error messages........................................... 164
Exposure compensation................. 51, 59
Exposure setting......................................... 48
Extension....................................................... 175
Extracting movies ...................................... 94
Extracting still images...................... 93, 95
Eyelet for camera strap............................... 9
F
Face detection ..................................... 37, 63
Face priority........................... 110, 121, 129
Fast motion movies .................... 126, 128
File name....................................................... 175
Fill flash .............................................................. 53
Fireworks show m............................ 30, 33
Firmware version............................ 112, 153
Flash............................................................ 23, 52
Flash mode.............................................. 51, 52
F-number ........................................................ 47
Focal length................................................. 177
Focus................................... 22, 62, 124, 130
Focus area............................ 22, 35, 62, 121
Focus indicator ....................................... 4, 22
Focus lock ........................................................ 65
Food u...................................................... 30, 33
Format......................................... 10, 112, 148
Format card....................................... 112, 148
Format internal memory........... 112, 148
Format memory ............................. 112, 148
Format memory cards
.............................................. 10, 112, 148, 162
Formatting................................................... 148
Frame rate........................................... 111, 132
Framing grid................................................ 143
Full-frame playback............. 6, 24, 71, 72
Full-time AF........................... 110, 124, 130
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously............................................. 68
G
Glamour retouch .............................. 78, 111
H
HDMI micro connector.................. 97, 98
HDR ..................................................................... 34
Help display ........................................ 28, 142
High-speed continuous ....................... 118
Histogram................................................ 57, 59
HS movie............................................ 126, 128
Hue........................................... 33, 51, 57, 115
I
Identifier ......................................................... 175
Image comment ............................ 112, 149
Image quality .................................... 110, 113
Image selection screen......................... 109
Image size .......................................... 110, 114
Internal memory .......................................... 10
Internal memory indicator.......... 4, 6, 21
ISO sensitivity................................... 110, 120
L
Landscape c............................................... 30
Language............................................ 112, 148
Lens.................................................. 2, 163, 177
185
Technical Notes
Index
Li-ion rechargeable battery
................................................. 10, 11, 160, 180
List by date mode ....................................... 73
Location data.................................... 112, 151
M
M exposure preview.................... 110, 124
Macro mode........................................... 51, 56
Manual mode ............................................... 47
Mark for upload............................... 111, 133
Memory capacity................................. 21, 83
Memory card........................... 10, 162, 180
Metering .............................................. 110, 117
Micro-USB connector ............ 11, 99, 103
Mode dial ................................................ 21, 28
Monitor............................................. 4, 13, 163
Monitor settings............................. 112, 142
Movie frame................................................. 143
Movie menu ..................................... 110, 125
Movie options ......................... 83, 110, 125
Movie playback........................... 24, 83, 93
Movie recording.................................. 23, 83
Movie recording time remaining
...................................................................... 83, 84
Movie VR.............................................. 110, 131
Multi selector ............................................ 3, 51
Multiple exposure lighten U.... 30, 36
N
Network menu................................ 107, 138
Night landscape j.......................... 30, 32
Night portrait e................................. 30, 32
Nightscape + light trails.......................... 36
Nightscape + star trails............................ 36
Nikon Transfer 2 ........................................ 105
N-Mark (NFC antenna) ............................. 15
Notes about wireless communication
functions........................................................ 157
Number of exposures remaining
...................................................................... 21, 113
O
Optical zoom........................................ 22, 60
Optional accessories............................... 176
P
Pairing.............................................. 15, 18, 138
Panorama ................................................ 30, 38
Paper size............................................ 100, 101
Party/indoor f................................... 30, 32
Pet portrait O...................................... 30, 35
Photo VR.............................................. 112, 145
PictBridge ............................................... 97, 99
Playback .......................................... 24, 70, 83
Playback menu................................. 107, 111
Playback mode.................................... 24, 70
Playback zoom..................................... 24, 71
Portrait b........................................................ 30
Power.................................................................. 14
Power switch....................................... 2, 3, 14
Power-on lamp.................................. 2, 3, 23
Preset manual............................................. 116
Pre-shooting cache
.................................................................. 118, 119
Pressing halfway ................................. 22, 62
Print............................................... 99, 100, 101
Printer ....................................................... 97, 99
Programmed auto mode ...................... 47
Protect................................................... 111, 135
Q
Quick effects......................................... 24, 76
Quick retouch..................................... 77, 111
R
Rechargeable battery
................................................. 10, 11, 160, 180
Red-eye correction .......................... 78, 111
Red-eye reduction ............................. 53, 54
Reset all................................................ 112, 153
Restore default settings............. 112, 138
186
Technical Notes
Index
Rotary multi selector ............................ 3, 51
Rotate image..................................... 111, 135
S
Scene auto selector x.................... 28, 31
Scene mode .......................................... 28, 30
SD memory card................... 10, 162, 180
Self-collage..................................................... 42
Self-portrait timer................................ 51, 55
Self-timer .................................................. 51, 55
Self-timer lamp ............................................. 55
Send while shooting.................... 111, 138
Sequence ................................................ 25, 74
Sequence display ........................... 111, 137
Setup menu...................................... 112, 140
Shooting .......................................... 21, 27, 83
Shooting data................................................ 18
Shooting menu ......... 107, 110, 113, 115
Shooting mode ............................................ 28
Short movie show mode............... 28, 90
Shutter sound............................................. 147
Shutter speed....................................... 47, 50
Shutter-priority auto mode.................. 47
Shutter-release button ............. 2, 22, 62
Single ..................................................... 110, 118
Single AF................................. 110, 124, 130
Skin softening............................... 37, 41, 78
Slide show........................................... 111, 134
Slow motion movies .................. 126, 128
Slow sync.......................................................... 53
Small picture ....................................... 80, 111
Smart device
....... iii, 14, 18, 111, 133, 138, 140, 149,
150, 151
Smart portrait F............................... 30, 41
Smile timer ..................................................... 44
Snap-back zoom button......................... 61
SnapBridge app......... iii, 14, 18, 97, 151
Snow z............................................................ 30
Sound settings ................................ 112, 147
Special effects................................................ 91
Sports d.................................................. 30, 31
Standard flash................................................ 53
Star trails................................................... 36, 87
Subject tracking ............................. 122, 123
Sunset h........................................................ 30
Superlapse movie u...................... 30, 89
Sync with smart device................ 16, 140
T
Target finding AF............................. 64, 122
Telephoto............................................... 22, 60
Text input ...................................................... 139
Thumbnail playback ........................ 24, 72
Time difference......................................... 140
Time zone............................................. 17, 140
Time zone and date............ 14, 112, 140
Time-lapse movie N....................... 30, 87
TV................................................................. 97, 98
U
USB cable.............................. 11, 97, 99, 103
V
Vibration reduction
............................................ 110, 112, 131, 145
ViewNX-i................................................ 97, 103
Vividness .......................................... 41, 51, 57
Volume.............................................................. 93
W
White balance................................... 110, 115
Wide-angle ............................................ 22, 60
Wi-Fi........................................................ 111, 138
Wind noise reduction ................. 110, 132
Z
Zoom......................................................... 22, 60
Zoom control....................................... 22, 60
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