Digital Camera

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

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Digital Camera Trademark Information Symbols and Conventions Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder For Your Safety Iii Page Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents More on Playback MoviesShooting Menu Playback Menu 113 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Setup Menu 130Technical Notes 143 Attaching the Camera Strap IntroductionLens Cap Before Taking Important Pictures Parts of the Camera Battery-chamber cover latch Tripod socketLens ring removed DC-IN Connector Shooting Display Monitor/Electronic Viewﬁnder Following indicators are displayed during shooting1Button 105 Flash mode for optional100 107 Aperture2 Control Panel1Exposure compensation Shutter-Release Button MonitorPress all To lock focus Way down to Exposure Shoot Multi Selector Mode DialMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Charge the battery Charging the BatteryMH-56 Battery Charger First Steps Inserting Batteries Inserting the Battery Alternative Power Sources When the Battery Is Not in UseRemoving the Battery-Chamber Cover EN-EL7 Batteries Close the memory card slot cover Inserting Memory CardsTerminals Ofinsertion Direction Front Removing Memory Cards Eject Button Turning the Camera On Auto Power Off Standby ModeReady the monitor Turn the camera on Turning the Camera Off Clock Battery Basic SetupItaliano Italian, Nederlands Dutch Display map of world time zones Select home time zone Edit Day order of Day, Month, Year may differ in some areas Time Zone menu displayed. ‡ Display Date menuHighlight D M Y Battery Indicator Rotate the Mode Dial toBasic Photography Shooting Frame the Picture Built-in Speedlight When Lighting Is PoorDigital Zoom Viewﬁnder Focus Focus Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway to set fo Take the picture Area mode Low BatteryDuring Recording Number of Exposures Remaining AF/AE Lock Getting Good Results with AutofocusAE/AF-L Button Deleting Unwanted Pictures Full-Screen Review Playback ModeQuick Review Playback Tips End zoom and return to playback Quick Playback Zoom Type Image File and Folder Names Scene Mode Scene ModeSelecting a Scene An ISO icon may be displayed when lighting is poor Other modes can be selected † Auto mode can be selectedUse for shots that provide natural balance between main Auto Other modes can be selected Use tripod † Other modes can be selected Museum Auto† † Macro close-up mode can be selectedPanorama assist Virtual-reality image Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama assist Use a Tripod Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist More on Photography Image ModeImage Quality Image size Image SizePixels Viewing RAW NEF Images on a Computer Shooting Menu To choose image quality or size File size Memory Card Capacity and Image Mode Select a ﬂash mode according to lighting conditions Flash ModeWhen to use it Mode Manual Pop-Up To choose a ﬂash modeFlash Range Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Lens Hoods Using the Built-in SpeedlightDisplayed to warn that pictures may be slightly mottled Red-Eye Reduction To choose a focus mode Focus ModeMode How it works When to use it Manual Focus Using the Self-Timer Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography Self-Timer Using the ML-L3 Remote Control ML-L3 Remote Control Using the ML-L3 Replacing the BatteryKeep out of Reach of Children Exposure Compensation Cancelling Exposure CompensationRestrictions on Exposure Compensation Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Vibration Reduction VR Turn VR off when using a tripodVibration Reduction SA M Controlling Exposure P, S, A, and M Modes How it works When to use it Programmed Auto Select mode P Frame picture, focus, and shootFlexible Program Ultra HS Shutter-Priority AutoAperture Restrictions Aperture and Zoom Aperture-Priority AutoFaster Shutter Speeds Manual Long Time Exposures Understanding the Exposure Displays Option Sensitivity Using the Flash Exposure Mode Option Description White Balance Choose value for ﬁne tuning Make selection Fine-Tuning White BalanceHighlight option Make selection Preset white balance can not be measured with the ﬂash Preset White BalanceSets white balance to this value Recorded Cancelling Manual Focus Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, M, orTo cancel manual focus, press the MF button Manual Focus Will be used Image Adjustment Movies Movie ModeTo choose the type of movie that will be recorded Highlight Movie options Autofocus Mode Highlight mode To exit without changing mode, press buttonSelecting a Movie Mode Func button and rotate the command dial End recording Recording MoviesTV, Small, Sepia, and Black-and-White Movies Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording Highlight Set interval time Recording a Time-Lapse MovieHighlight AE lock Display AE Lock menu When On is selected for AE lock, a yellow AE-L icon will be Use a Reliable Power SourceImage Quality AE Lock Quick Review/Full-Screen Review Viewing MoviesDirect Print Movies can not be printed via direct USB connection Viewing Pictures on the Camera More on PlaybackFull-Frame Playback Creating HI-Quality Copies Display RAW-quality original Conﬁrmation dialog displayed Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback 1 File Information Photo Information2 Shooting Information 3 Shooting Information 5 Exposure Information 4 Shooting Information6 Focus Conﬁrmation Press Description Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cropping Pictures Playback ZoomCropped Copies Creating Small Copies Small Picture Quick EditCreate small copy of current picture Brightness and contrast Lighting can be used to brighten dark or backlit subjects Enhancing Contrast D-LightingHighlight D-Lighting Conﬁrmation dialog displayed Copies Memo Can be Pressed. Recording ends after about 20 s or when ButWhile Button is Icon appears in ﬁle information display during playback Viewing Pictures on TV Choosing a Video Mode Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraOperating system USB option UC-E6 USB cable Connecting the USB Cable Drag the untitled camera volume no Name into the Trash Disconnecting the CameraWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE To print the pictures from the camera memory card Printing PicturesTo print the time and date of recording on pictures Date imprint Print selection Date Before Printing Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionPictures That Can Not Be Printed by Direct USB Connection PictBridge Printing Printing Selected Pictures Print SelectionHighlight Print selection Era off and disconnect USB cable, or Highlight Start print Start printing.†Press center of multi selector to return To Step Printing the Current Print Order Dpof Printing Printing All Pictures Print All ImagesTo print one copy of each picture on the memory card Highlight Print all images Printing Dpof Print Orders on PictBridge Compatible Printers Error Messages Shooting Menu Select P, S, A, or M mode Display shooting menuHighlight Show all menus Full shooting menu displayed Icon Full shooting menu contains the following options Matrix MeteringMetering Ultra HS4 Continuous Focus, Exposure, and White Balance Other Camera SettingsMemory Buffer Continuous Make selection Return to shooting mode Interval Timer PhotographyFolders Quick Review/Full Screen Review Off Best Shot Selector BSS BSS Restrictions on BSS Options in the image adjustment menu control contrast Image AdjustmentImage Adjustment Selected for Saturation control Conditions Saturation ControlModerate Minimum Puter Other settings User SettingUser Setting Shooting menu options Ies from shot to shot Image SharpeningHigh Retouched on a computer Lens Using a FlashUse Autofocus Lens AE Lock Exposure OptionsWhile AE lock is in effect, an AE-Lautoexposure lock icon Pressed again Bulb/Time Manual Focus Area Selection in Scene Mode AF Area ModeFocus Options Manual Focus Conﬁrmation Auto-Focus ModeTaken Off No indication of focus appears in shooting display 101 Digital Tele Zoom OptionsFixed Aperture Controls whether aperture varies with zoom position VR Mode VR ModeActive Vibration is exaggerated. Panning not supported Speedlight Options Accessory ShoePop Up Flash Exp. Comp Speedlight Cntrl Flash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights 106 SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights Auto Bracketing When white balance bracketing is in effectRestrictions on Auto Bracketing Auto Bracketing Number of shots Autoexposure BracketingBracketing order Continuous Shooting Autoexposure Bracketing Required to save pictures to memory card more than doubles Noise ReductionNoise reduction off camera functions normally Restrictions on Noise Reduction Basic settings Default ResetApplies to both banks Fine-tuning reset to Menu options Default Highlight My menu Display custom menu My Menu Exit without formatting memory card CF Card FormatWhile formatting is in progress. Do not turn the cam Playback menu contains the following options Playback MenuTo display the playback menu Deleting Selected Pictures DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Highlight Selected images Highlight Erase all images Deleting All PicturesBefore Deletion Protected Pictures Folder Options FoldersFolder options menu contains the following op- tions Creating New Folders Folder Options Deleting Folders Panorama Assist/Ultra HS/Intvl Timer ShootingHighlight Delete Folder Nikon can not be deleted Hidden and Protected Pictures Selecting a Folder for Storage Selecting a Folder for Storage and Playback FoldersHighlight Folders Display folder list 119 To view a slide show Slide ShowStart slide show Choose how long each picture is displayed Auto Off Changing the Display IntervalFrame Interval 121 Complete operation Protect ALL Images are Hidden Hide Image To create a print order or modify the existing print order Print SetCreate or modify print order as described below But no pictures will be deleted Date Print Set125 Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferSelect pictures for transfer Mark all pictures for transfer Highlight All images Marking All Pictures for TransferRestrictions on Auto Transfer 127 To move pictures to another folder on the memory card Move ImageSelect source folder Display list of destination folders Highlight destination folder Small PicInfo.txt File Names Setup menu contains the following options Setup MenuSetup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to Date LanguageChoosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones Chinese, and Korean Time Zones To switch between home and travel destination time zones132 Release Speed Monitor OptionsPriority given to quality of preview image Brightness Review OptionsHue Brightness and Hue Welcome Screen Start-up DisplayMonitor turns on at startup. Viewﬁnder Viewﬁnder turns on at startup After transfer to computer Seq. NumbersInserted, or memory card formatted Shutter sound controls the beep made by the cam- era speaker Shutter Sound Auto Off Using an AC AdapterBy pressing Buttons, or by pressing the shutter-release Image size Image qualitySensitivity AE/AF-Lbutton locks both focus and exposure Info.txt Shot ConﬁrmationSensitivity ISO equivalency Reset All Video ModeRestore settings to default values Default values Firmware Version Date ImprintDate Imprint That the camera clock is set to the correct time and date Use Only Nikon-Approved Flash Accessories Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes Converters, Lens Hoods, and Filters Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for Your Camera Lens/Electronic Viewﬁnder CleaningMonitor Body Batteries Storage147 Problem Solution Error MessagesErr appears in control panel Mode Pressing Button Desired modeMemory Card has Camera has run out Insert new memory card Retailer or Nikon service repre Errorﬁnger or other object Required for additional release button halfway Battery is exhausted TroubleshootingIndicators are hidden. Press Button until indicators are Blank Flash indicator blinks ﬂash is charging Record picture at current image quality and size settingsNot formatted for use in camera Flash is off Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal off For ContinuousTo Auto Speciﬁcations Accessory shoe Self-timerMonitor Exposure Metering EN-EL7 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-56 Battery Charger AE lock CF card format Index Mail, 34 Exif 2.2 158 159 User setting 6MA04211

Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Digital Camera

Models: COOLPIX8800

DIGITAL CAMERA