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Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Image Adjustment, 1/60 F2.8, Auto, Normal, More, Less, contrast

Models: COOLPIX8800

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Image Adjustment

The options in the image adjustment menu control contrast.

Image adjustment

IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

Auto

Normal

More contrast

Less contrast

Option		Description
	Auto	Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting condi-
	Auto	tions.
		tions.
	Normal	Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures.
	More	Picture processed to emphasize difference between light and dark ar-
	More	eas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast skies or
	contrast
		shooting low contrast subjects such as landscapes.
	Less	Picture processed to decrease difference between light and dark areas,
	Less	reducing contrast. Recommended when light is very bright, creating
	contrast
		strong shadows on subject.

The Shooting Menu

Image Adjustment

At settings other than Auto, the current image-adjustment
setting is indicated by an icon in the shooting display. No
image adjustment icon is displayed when Black&white is
selected for Saturation control.	8M
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Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Image Adjustment, 1/60 F2.8, Auto, Normal, More, Less, selected for Saturation control, contrast

Contents

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERATrademark Information Symbols and Conventions Introduction First Steps Basic Photography Scene ModeThe Playback Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes More on Photography Movies More on Playback The Shooting MenuWARNINGS For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables Observe proper precautions when han- dling batteriesObserve caution when operating the ﬂash When using the viewﬁnderNotice for customers in the U.S.A NoticesNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Notice for customers in CanadaFirst Steps Table of ContentsScene Mode IntroductionThe Shooting Menu ResetMovies More on Playbackviii The Setup MenuUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Technical NotesAttaching the Camera Strap IntroductionThe Lens Cap Lens ring removed Parts of the Cameramonitor button 10 AE-L The Shooting Display Monitor/Electronic ViewﬁnderTOKYO 1.0 AE/AF1.0 AE/AF 1/60 F2.8895” TOKYOExposure indicator The Control Panel1Continuous mode indicatorThe Shutter-Release Button The MonitorDo Not Use Excessive Force Auto The Mode DialThe Multi Selector Setuppower outlet . The CHARGE lamp will light to Charging the BatteryFirst Steps Connect the power cableInserting Batteries Inserting the BatteryEN-EL7 Batteries When the Battery Is Not in UseAlternative Power Sources Removing the Battery-Chamber CoverInserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards The Eject Button2 Turn the camera on Turning the Camera OnAuto Power Off Standby Mode 1 Ready the monitorThe Camera Clock Basic SetupThe Clock Battery Italiano Italian, Nederlands Dutch1/60 F2.8 Battery indicator Step 1-Rotate the Mode Dial toBasic Photography 1/60AF-assist lamp LED Step 2-Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot away from the microphoneViewﬁnder Focus When Lighting Is PoorThe Built-in Speedlight Digital Zoom1 Focus Step 3-Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway to set fo 1/60 F2.8Number of Exposures Remaining Low Batteryarea mode During RecordingGetting Good Results with Autofocus 1/60 F2.81/60 1/60 F2.8Playback Mode Step 4-View the Results Quick Review/Full-Screen Review1020 F2.8Scroll ScrollZoom 10.01.2004Type Image File and Folder Names1/60 F2.8 Scene ModeScene Mode 1/60 F2.8Party/Indoor PortraitNight portrait Night landscape Beach/SnowLandscape Sunset† Other modes can be selected MuseumFireworks show Close upBack light CopyPanorama assist Dusk/Dawn Taking Pictures for a Panorama1/60 F2.8 Sports1/60 F2.8 AE-L5 AE-L Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama AssistMore on Photography Image ModeImage 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 Flash Range Low Battery1/60 Manual Pop-UpLens Hoods Using the Built-in SpeedlightWhen Lighting Is Poor 1/60 F2.81/60 F2.8 Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the subject and composition To choose a focus modeF2.8 Self-Timer and Remote Control PhotographyUsing the Self-Timer 1/60The Self-Timer Using the ML-L3 Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control To use the ML-L3 remote controlThe ML-L3 Remote Control Using the ML-L3 Replacing the BatteryKeep out of Reach of Children F2.8 Exposure CompensationCancelling Exposure Compensation 1/60Vibration Reduction Vibration Reduction VRP SA M Controlling Exposure P, S, A, and M Modes Flexible Program P Programmed Auto1/60 F2.8F2.8 S Shutter-Priority Auto1/1000 F2.8 1/601/60 A Aperture-Priority Auto1/60 F2.81/60 F2.8 M Manual1/125 F2.8 1/125 F2.8Long Time Exposures BULB10MF2.8TIME30S F2.8 Understanding the Exposure DisplaysTo choose a value for sensitivity Sensitivity1/60 F2.8 400 200 10050Exposure Mode Using the FlashIncandescent White BalanceAuto Daylight1/60 F2.8 Fine-Tuning White BalanceAuto sets white balance to this value Preset White Balancerecorded tion Manual FocusCancelling Manual Focus 1/60Take pictures in black-and-white, or adjust vividness for print Image AdjustmentImage Adjustment Adjust contrast according to the scene and how the pictureHighlight Movie options Movie ModeMovies 1/60 F2.8 895”Autofocus Mode 1/60 F2.8 60”Selecting a Movie Mode Vibration Reduction VR Recording Movies898” TV, Small, Sepia, and Black-and-White MoviesHighlight Set interval time Recording a Time-Lapse MovieTake a Test Shot AE Lock Use a Reliable Power SourceDuring Recording Image QualityDirect Print Viewing Movies1040 Quick Review/Full-Screen Review1020 More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on the Camera Full-Frame Playback0001.NEF 1020Creating HI-Quality Copies of RAW Images Full-Frame Playback 10.01.2004Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback E8800 Photo InformationPage 1 File Information Page 2 Shooting InformationPage 5 Exposure Information Page 4 Shooting Information, continuedX1.00 5170KB3.0 Scroll Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomCropping Pictures Playback ZoomCropped Copies BASIC Quick EditCreating Small Copies Small Picture 1020D-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 playedMatch this angle when connecting the A/V cable Choosing a Video ModeConnecting the A/V Cable The camera A/V-out connector is on a slight angleViewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraMatch this angle when connecting the USB cable Connecting the USB CableConnecting the USB Cable The camera digital I/O connector is on a slight angleWindows 98 Second Edition SE Disconnecting the CameraWindows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition MeTo print the pictures from the camera memory card Printing PicturesTo print the time and date of recording on pictures Match this angle when connecting the USB cable Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the USB Cable The camera digital I/O connector is on a slight angle10.01.2004 Printing Selected Pictures Print SelectionDPOF printing1025 10.01.2004Highlight Start print Highlight Print all images Printing All Pictures Print All ImagesPrinting the Current Print Order DPOF Printing To print one copy of each picture on the memory cardPrinting DPOF Print Orders on PictBridge Compatible Printers Error MessagesDPOF PRINTING Highlight Show all menus The Shooting MenuVR mode White balance Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustmentSaturation control User setting Image modeMetering Metering1/60 F2.8 126 display MatrixUltra HS4 ContinuousUltra HS Other Camera Settings1/60 F2.8 Focus, Exposure, and White BalanceTake a Test Shot Interval Timer PhotographyUse a Reliable Power Source 1/60 F2.8Best Shot Selector BSS 1/60 Restrictions on BSSThe Shooting Menu eas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast skies or Image AdjustmentImage Adjustment Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all picturesModerate Saturation Control1/60 F2.8 AutoUser Setting High Image SharpeningAuto ies from shot to shotUse Autofocus LensUsing a Flash 1/60 F2.8AE-L Exposure OptionsAE Lock AE LockOption Bulb/TimeLong Exposures The ML-L3 Remote Control1/60 AF Area ModeFocus Options Manual Focus Area Selection in Scene ModeFocus Conﬁrmation Auto-Focus ModeDigital Zoom Zoom OptionsDigital Tele Fixed Aperture1/60 F2.8 VR ModeVR Mode VR mode VR MODE NormalPop Up Speedlight OptionsFlash Exp. Comp Internal off Speedlight CntrlFlash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights AutoSB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights 1/60 Auto Bracketingpressed, bracketing current white balance setting triples. Use when unsure of appropriate value for white balance3, ±1.0 Autoexposure Bracketing3, ±0.3 3, ±0.7Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Noise Reduction1/60 F2.8 Restrictions on Noise ReductionReset The Shooting Menu My MenuMy menu MY MENU Metering this message is displayed CF Card Formatera off, remove the battery or memory card, or un plug the AC adapter available separately whileHide image The Playback MenuDelete ProtectDelete all pictures DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Delete selected picturesProtected Pictures Deleting All PicturesHighlight Erase all images Before DeletionFolder 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 Protect10.01.2004 10251025 Hide Image10.01.2004 10.01.2004Print Set “Date” 10.01.20041025 Print Set10.01.2004 Auto TransferMarking Selected Pictures for Transfer Highlight Selected imagesRestrictions on Auto Transfer Marking All Pictures for Transfer10.01.2004 Move Image10.01.2004 1025File Names Small PicCF Card Format info.txtTo exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another setting The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options The setup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated toDate LanguageChoosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones Language The Setup MenuTime Zones 10. 01. 2004 10Quick Monitor OptionsRelease Speed FoldersBrightness Review Options“Brightness” and “Hue” Viewﬁnder turns on at startup Start-up DisplayWelcome Screen Monitor turns on at startup. ViewﬁnderSeq. numbers Seq. NumbersCamera beeps continuously during timer countdown self-timer or re Shutter Soundfer, Move image, or Slide show Loop settings If camera beeps three times when shutter-release button is pressedUsing an AC Adapter Auto OffControls This menu contains the following optionsImage size FUNCAE-L, AF-L Image qualityinfo.txt Shot ConﬁrmationReset All Video ModeRestore settings to default values Date Date ImprintFirmware Version 1/60 F2.8Converters, Lens Hoods, and Filters Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes Use Only Nikon-Approved Flash AccessoriesMemory Cards Approved Memory CardsHandle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for Your CameraCLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Keep dryAvoid contact with liquid crystal CleaningLens/Electronic Viewﬁnder MonitorStorage Camera in shooting mode Error MessagesProblem Solutionnot Reformat memory card prevented Remove Electronically-Controlled Cameras Troubleshootingtaken when Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS selected for Continuous for ContinuousSpeedlight cntrl is set to Internal off to AutoVibration reduction SpeciﬁcationsDiopter adjustment Image size pixels2.0-+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 see DPOF IndexTechnical Notes Clock, see DateE-mail, 34 Exif 2.2 Technical Notes65-84 full frame Technical Notes6MA04211 Printed in Japan SB4H0300020111

Image Adjustment

Normal

Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures.

More

Picture processed to emphasize difference between light and dark ar-

eas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast skies or

Less

reducing contrast. Recommended when light is very bright, creating

Image Adjustment

selected for Saturation control.