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
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Contents

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 Playback Menu 113 MoviesMore on Playback Shooting Menu Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Setup Menu 130Technical Notes 143 Before Taking Important Pictures IntroductionAttaching the Camera Strap Lens Cap 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 107 Flash mode for optional105 100 Aperture2 Control Panel1Exposure compensation To lock focus Way down to Exposure Shoot MonitorShutter-Release Button Press all Multi Selector Mode DialMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus First Steps Charging the BatteryCharge the battery MH-56 Battery Charger Inserting Batteries Inserting the Battery EN-EL7 Batteries When the Battery Is Not in UseAlternative Power Sources Removing the Battery-Chamber Cover Ofinsertion Direction Front Inserting Memory CardsClose the memory card slot cover Terminals Removing Memory Cards Eject Button Turning the Camera Off Auto Power Off Standby ModeTurning the Camera On Ready the monitor Turn the camera on Display map of world time zones Select home time zone Basic SetupClock Battery Italiano Italian, Nederlands Dutch Edit Day order of Day, Month, Year may differ in some areas Time Zone menu displayed. ‡ Display Date menuHighlight D M Y Shooting Rotate the Mode Dial toBattery Indicator Basic Photography Frame the Picture Viewﬁnder Focus When Lighting Is PoorBuilt-in Speedlight Digital Zoom Take the picture Focus and ShootFocus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set fo Number of Exposures Remaining Low BatteryArea mode During Recording AF/AE Lock Getting Good Results with AutofocusAE/AF-L Button Playback Tips Playback ModeDeleting Unwanted Pictures Full-Screen Review Quick Review End zoom and return to playback Quick Playback Zoom Type Image File and Folder Names Scene Mode Scene ModeSelecting a Scene Auto Other modes can be selected † Auto mode can be selectedAn ISO icon may be displayed when lighting is poor Use for shots that provide natural balance between main Other modes can be selected Use tripod † Other modes can be selected Museum Virtual-reality image † Macro close-up mode can be selectedAuto† Panorama assist 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 Viewing RAW NEF Images on a Computer Image SizeImage size Pixels Shooting Menu To choose image quality or size File size Memory Card Capacity and Image Mode Mode Flash ModeSelect a ﬂash mode according to lighting conditions When to use it Sensitivity ISO Equivalency To choose a ﬂash modeManual Pop-Up Flash Range Red-Eye Reduction Using the Built-in SpeedlightLens Hoods Displayed to warn that pictures may be slightly mottled Manual Focus Focus ModeTo choose a focus mode Mode How it works When to use it 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 Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Cancelling Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Restrictions on 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 Recorded Preset White BalancePreset white balance can not be measured with the ﬂash Sets white balance to this value Manual Focus Rotate mode dial to P, S, A, M, orCancelling Manual Focus To cancel manual focus, press the MF button Will be used Image Adjustment Highlight Movie options Movie ModeMovies To choose the type of movie that will be recorded Func button and rotate the command dial Highlight mode To exit without changing mode, press buttonAutofocus Mode Selecting a Movie Mode Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording Recording MoviesEnd recording TV, Small, Sepia, and Black-and-White Movies Display AE Lock menu Recording a Time-Lapse MovieHighlight Set interval time Highlight AE lock AE Lock Use a Reliable Power SourceWhen On is selected for AE lock, a yellow AE-L icon will be Image Quality Movies can not be printed via direct USB connection Viewing MoviesQuick Review/Full-Screen Review Direct Print 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 3 Shooting Information Photo Information1 File Information 2 Shooting Information 5 Exposure Information 4 Shooting Information6 Focus Conﬁrmation Press Description Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cropping Pictures Playback ZoomCropped Copies Brightness and contrast Quick EditCreating Small Copies Small Picture Create small copy of current picture Copies Enhancing Contrast D-LightingLighting can be used to brighten dark or backlit subjects Highlight D-Lighting Conﬁrmation dialog displayed Icon appears in ﬁle information display during playback Pressed. Recording ends after about 20 s or when ButMemo Can be While Button is 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 Windows 98 Second Edition SE Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume no Name into the Trash Windows Millennium Edition Me Date imprint Print selection Date Printing PicturesTo print the pictures from the camera memory card To print the time and date of recording on pictures PictBridge Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionBefore Printing Pictures That Can Not Be Printed by Direct USB Connection Printing Printing Selected Pictures Print SelectionHighlight Print selection To Step Highlight Start print Start printing.†Era off and disconnect USB cable, or Press center of multi selector to return 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 card Printing Dpof Print Orders on PictBridge Compatible Printers Error Messages Full shooting menu displayed Select P, S, A, or M mode Display shooting menuShooting Menu Highlight Show all menus Icon Full shooting menu contains the following options Matrix MeteringMetering Ultra HS4 Continuous Continuous Other Camera SettingsFocus, Exposure, and White Balance Memory Buffer Quick Review/Full Screen Review Interval Timer PhotographyMake selection Return to shooting mode Folders Off Best Shot Selector BSS BSS Restrictions on BSS Selected for Saturation control Image AdjustmentOptions in the image adjustment menu control contrast Image Adjustment Minimum Puter Saturation ControlConditions Moderate Shooting menu options User SettingOther settings User Setting Retouched on a computer Image SharpeningIes from shot to shot High Lens Using a FlashLens Use Autofocus AE Lock Exposure OptionsWhile AE lock is in effect, an AE-Lautoexposure lock icon Pressed again Bulb/Time Manual AF Area ModeManual Focus Area Selection in Scene Mode Focus Options Off No indication of focus appears in shooting display 101 Auto-Focus ModeFocus Conﬁrmation Taken Controls whether aperture varies with zoom position Zoom OptionsDigital Tele Fixed Aperture Vibration is exaggerated. Panning not supported VR ModeVR Mode Active Flash Exp. Comp Accessory ShoeSpeedlight Options Pop Up Speedlight Cntrl Flash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights 106 SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights Auto Bracketing When white balance bracketing is in effectAuto Bracketing Restrictions on Auto Bracketing Continuous Shooting Autoexposure Bracketing Autoexposure BracketingNumber of shots Bracketing order Restrictions on Noise Reduction Noise ReductionRequired to save pictures to memory card more than doubles Noise reduction off camera functions normally Menu options Default ResetBasic settings Default Applies to both banks Fine-tuning reset to 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 Highlight Selected images DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Delete menu contains the following options Protected Pictures Deleting All PicturesHighlight Erase all images Before Deletion Creating New Folders FoldersFolder Options Folder options menu contains the following op- tions Folder Options Hidden and Protected Pictures Panorama Assist/Ultra HS/Intvl Timer ShootingDeleting Folders Highlight Delete Folder Nikon can not be deleted 119 Selecting a Folder for Storage and Playback FoldersSelecting a Folder for Storage Highlight Folders Display folder list Choose how long each picture is displayed Slide ShowTo view a slide show Start slide show 121 Changing the Display IntervalAuto Off Frame Interval Complete operation Protect ALL Images are Hidden Hide Image But no pictures will be deleted Print SetTo create a print order or modify the existing print order Create or modify print order as described below Date Print Set125 Mark all pictures for transfer Auto TransferMarking Selected Pictures for Transfer Select pictures for transfer 127 Marking All Pictures for TransferHighlight All images Restrictions on Auto Transfer Display list of destination folders Move ImageTo move pictures to another folder on the memory card Select source folder File Names Small PicHighlight destination folder Info.txt Setup menu contains the following options Setup MenuSetup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to Chinese, and Korean LanguageDate Choosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones Time Zones To switch between home and travel destination time zones132 Release Speed Monitor OptionsPriority given to quality of preview image Brightness and Hue Review OptionsBrightness Hue Viewﬁnder turns on at startup Start-up DisplayWelcome Screen Monitor turns on at startup. Viewﬁnder After transfer to computer Seq. NumbersInserted, or memory card formatted Shutter sound controls the beep made by the cam- era speaker Shutter Sound Buttons, or by pressing the shutter-release Using an AC AdapterAuto Off By pressing AE/AF-Lbutton locks both focus and exposure Image qualityImage size Sensitivity Info.txt Shot ConﬁrmationSensitivity ISO equivalency Default values Video ModeReset All Restore settings to default values That the camera clock is set to the correct time and date Date ImprintFirmware Version Date Imprint Converters, Lens Hoods, and Filters Optional AccessoriesUse Only Nikon-Approved Flash Accessories Technical Notes Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for Your Camera Body CleaningLens/Electronic Viewﬁnder Monitor Batteries Storage147 Problem Solution Error MessagesErr appears in control panel Camera has run out Insert new memory card Desired modeMode Pressing Button Memory Card has Required for additional release button halfway ErrorRetailer or Nikon service repre ﬁnger or other object Blank TroubleshootingBattery is exhausted Indicators are hidden. Press Button until indicators are Flash is off Record picture at current image quality and size settingsFlash indicator blinks ﬂash is charging Not formatted for use in camera Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal off For ContinuousTo Auto Speciﬁcations Exposure Metering Self-timerAccessory shoe Monitor 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 Image Adjustment, Options in the image adjustment menu control contrast

Models: COOLPIX8800

Image Adjustment

The options in the image adjustment menu control contrast.

Option

Description

More

Less

Image Adjustment

selected for Saturation control.