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Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Digital Camera, The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the

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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERATrademark Information Introduction First Steps Basic Photography Scene Mode The Playback Menu The Setup Menu Technical NotesMore on Photography Movies More on Playback The Shooting Menu Symbols and ConventionsWARNINGS For Your SafetyObserve caution when operating the ﬂash Observe proper precautions when han- dling batteriesWhen using the viewﬁnder Use appropriate cablesNotice for customers in the U.S.A NoticesNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Notice for customers in CanadaIntroduction Table of ContentsFirst Steps Basic PhotographyMovies ResetMore on Playback The Shooting MenuUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories The Setup MenuTechnical Notes viiiAttaching the Camera Strap IntroductionThe Lens Cap Lens ring removed Parts of the Cameramonitor button TOKYO The Shooting Display Monitor/Electronic Viewﬁnder1.0 AE/AF 10 AE-L895” 1/60 F2.8TOKYO 1.0 AE/AFindicator The Control Panel1Exposure indicator The ButtonThe Shutter-Release Button The MonitorDo Not Use Excessive Force The Multi Selector The Mode DialSetup AutoFirst Steps Charging the BatteryConnect the power cable power outlet . The CHARGE lamp will light toInserting Batteries Inserting the BatteryAlternative Power Sources When the Battery Is Not in UseRemoving the Battery-Chamber Cover EN-EL7 BatteriesInserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards The Eject ButtonAuto Power Off Standby Mode Turning the Camera On1 Ready the monitor 2 Turn the camera onThe Clock Battery Basic SetupItaliano Italian, Nederlands Dutch The Camera Clock1/60 F2.8 Step 1-Rotate the Mode Dial to Basic Photography1/60 Battery indicatorDon’t Block the Shot Step 2-Frame the Pictureaway from the microphone AF-assist lamp LEDThe Built-in Speedlight When Lighting Is PoorDigital Zoom Viewﬁnder FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway to set fo Step 3-Focus and Shoot1/60 F2.8 1 FocusDuring Recording Low BatteryNumber of Exposures Remaining The AF-Assist Illuminator1/60 1/60 F2.81/60 F2.8 Getting Good Results with Autofocus1020 Step 4-View the Results Quick Review/Full-Screen ReviewF2.8 10.01.2004Zoom Scroll10.01.2004 ScrollType Image File and Folder Names1/60 F2.8 Scene Mode1/60 F2.8 Scene ModeParty/Indoor PortraitNight portrait Landscape Beach/SnowSunset Night landscapeFireworks show MuseumClose up † Other modes can be selectedBack light CopyPanorama assist 1/60 F2.8 Taking Pictures for a PanoramaSports Dusk/Dawn5 AE-L AE-LViewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist 1/60 F2.8Image Mode More on PhotographyImage Quality Viewing RAW NEF Images on a Computer Image SizePrint Size To choose image quality or size 1/60 F2.8The Shooting Menu More Memory Card Capacity and Image ModePhotography Select a ﬂash mode according to lighting conditions Flash ModeAuto Flash Off 1/60 Low BatteryManual Pop-Up Flash RangeWhen Lighting Is Poor Using the Built-in Speedlight1/60 F2.8 Lens HoodsChoose a focus mode according to the subject and composition Focus ModeTo choose a focus mode 1/60 F2.8Using the Self-Timer Self-Timer and Remote Control Photography1/60 F2.8Using the Remote Control Using the ML-L3 Remote ControlTo use the ML-L3 remote control The Self-TimerThe ML-L3 Remote Control Using the ML-L3 Replacing the BatteryKeep out of Reach of Children Cancelling Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation1/60 F2.8Vibration Reduction Vibration Reduction VRP SA M Controlling Exposure P, S, A, and M Modes 1/60 P Programmed AutoF2.8 Flexible Program1/1000 F2.8 S Shutter-Priority Auto1/60 F2.81/60 A Aperture-Priority AutoF2.8 1/601/125 F2.8 M Manual1/125 F2.8 1/60 F2.8TIME30S F2.8 BULB10MF2.8Understanding the Exposure Displays Long Time ExposuresTo choose a value for sensitivity SensitivityUsing the Flash 400 200 100501/60 F2.8 Exposure ModeAuto White BalanceDaylight Incandescent1/60 F2.8 Fine-Tuning White BalanceAuto sets white balance to this value Preset White Balancerecorded Cancelling Manual Focus Manual Focus1/60 tionImage Adjustment Image AdjustmentAdjust contrast according to the scene and how the picture Take pictures in black-and-white, or adjust vividness for printMovie Mode Movies1/60 F2.8 895” Highlight Movie optionsAutofocus Mode 1/60 F2.8 60”Selecting a Movie Mode 898” Recording MoviesTV, Small, Sepia, and Black-and-White Movies Vibration Reduction VRHighlight Set interval time Recording a Time-Lapse MovieTake a Test Shot During Recording Use a Reliable Power SourceImage Quality AE Lock1040 Viewing MoviesQuick Review/Full-Screen Review Direct PrintViewing Pictures on the Camera More on PlaybackFull-Frame Playback 1020Creating HI-Quality Copies of RAW Images Full-Frame Playback 102010.01.2004 0001.NEFViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Page 1 File Information Photo InformationPage 2 Shooting Information E8800X1.00 Page 4 Shooting Information, continued5170KB Page 5 Exposure Information3.0 Scroll Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomCropping Pictures Playback ZoomCropped Copies Creating Small Copies Small Picture Quick Edit1020 BASICD-lighting can be used to brighten dark or backlit subjects Enhancing Contrast D-LightingCopies Volume indicator displayed in monitor when zoom buttons ton. Playback ends when entire recording has been playedThe camera A/V-out connector is on a slight angle Connecting the A/V CableMatch this angle when connecting the A/V cable Viewing Pictures on TVViewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraConnecting the USB Cable Connecting the USB CableThe camera digital I/O connector is on a slight angle Match this angle when connecting the USB cableWindows 2000 Professional Disconnecting the CameraWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SETo print the pictures from the camera memory card Printing PicturesTo print the time and date of recording on pictures Connecting the USB Cable Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionThe camera digital I/O connector is on a slight angle Match this angle when connecting the USB cableDPOF Printing Selected Pictures Print Selectionprinting 10.01.20041025 10.01.2004Highlight Start print 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 imagesPrinting DPOF Print Orders on PictBridge Compatible Printers Error MessagesDPOF PRINTING Highlight Show all menus The Shooting MenuSaturation control User setting White balance Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustmentThe Icon Image mode1/60 F2.8 126 display MeteringMatrix MeteringUltra HS4 Continuous1/60 F2.8 Other Camera SettingsFocus, Exposure, and White Balance Ultra HSUse a Reliable Power Source Interval Timer Photography1/60 F2.8 Take a Test ShotBest Shot Selector BSS 1/60 Restrictions on BSSThe Shooting Menu Image Adjustment Image AdjustmentCamera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures eas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast skies or1/60 F2.8 Saturation ControlAuto ModerateUser Setting Auto Image Sharpeningies from shot to shot HighUsing a Flash Lens1/60 F2.8 Use AutofocusAE Lock Exposure OptionsAE Lock AE-LLong Exposures Bulb/TimeThe ML-L3 Remote Control OptionAF Area Mode Focus Options1/60 ManualFocus Conﬁrmation Auto-Focus ModeDigital Tele Zoom OptionsFixed Aperture Digital Zoom1/60 F2.8 VR ModeNormal ActivePop Up Speedlight OptionsFlash Exp. Comp Flash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights Speedlight CntrlAuto Internal offSB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights pressed, bracketing current white balance setting Auto Bracketingtriples. Use when unsure of appropriate value for white balance 1/603, ±0.3 Autoexposure Bracketing3, ±0.7 3, ±1.01/60 F2.8 Noise ReductionRestrictions on Noise Reduction Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyReset The Shooting Menu My MenuMy menu MY MENU Metering era off, remove the battery or memory card, or un CF Card Formatplug the AC adapter available separately while this message is displayedDelete The Playback MenuProtect Hide imageDeleting Selected Pictures DeleteDelete selected pictures Delete all picturesHighlight Erase all images Deleting All PicturesBefore Deletion Protected PicturesFolder Options FoldersCreating New Folders Folder Options Renaming Existing FoldersPanorama Assist/Ultra HS/Intvl Timer Shooting Deleting FoldersHidden and Protected Pictures 1035 Selecting a Folder for Storage and Playback FoldersSelecting a Folder for Storage Slide Show Auto Off Changing the Display IntervalFrame Interval 10.01.2004 Protect1025 10.01.200410.01.2004 Hide Image10.01.2004 1025Print Set 1025 10.01.2004Print Set “Date”Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferHighlight Selected images 10.01.2004Restrictions on Auto Transfer Marking All Pictures for Transfer10.01.2004 Move Image1025 10.01.2004CF Card Format Small Picinfo.txt File NamesThe setup menu contains the following options The Setup MenuThe setup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another settingDate LanguageChoosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones Time Zones The Setup Menu10. 01. 2004 10 LanguageRelease Speed Monitor OptionsFolders QuickBrightness Review Options“Brightness” and “Hue” Welcome Screen Start-up DisplayMonitor turns on at startup. Viewﬁnder Viewﬁnder turns on at startupSeq. numbers Seq. Numbersfer, Move image, or Slide show Loop settings Shutter SoundIf camera beeps three times when shutter-release button is pressed Camera beeps continuously during timer countdown self-timer or reControls Auto OffThis menu contains the following options Using an AC AdapterAE-L, AF-L FUNCImage quality Image sizeinfo.txt Shot ConﬁrmationVideo Mode Reset AllRestore settings to default values Firmware Version Date Imprint1/60 F2.8 DateTechnical Notes Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon-Approved Flash Accessories Converters, Lens Hoods, and FiltersMemory Cards Approved Memory CardsCLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Caring for Your CameraKeep dry Handle the lens and all moving parts with careLens/Electronic Viewﬁnder CleaningMonitor Avoid contact with liquid crystalStorage Problem Error MessagesSolution Camera in shooting modenot Reformat memory card prevented Remove Electronically-Controlled Cameras Troubleshootingtaken when Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal off for Continuousto Auto Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS selected for ContinuousDiopter adjustment SpeciﬁcationsImage size pixels Vibration reduction2.0-+2.0EV in 1 3 EV steps, autoexposure bracketing, AE-BSS Programmed auto exposure with ﬂexible program, shutter-priorBuilt-in Speedlight EN-EL7 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-56 Battery ChargerSpeciﬁcations Technical Notes IndexClock, see Date see DPOFE-mail, 34 Exif 2.2 Technical Notes65-84 full frame Technical Notes6MA04211 Printed in Japan SB4H0300020111