Basic Photography, Rotate the Mode Dial to | Nikon COOLPIX8800

Basic Photography

This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for ﬁrst-time users of digital cameras.

Step 1—Rotate the Mode Dial to

Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on The lens will extend and the monitor or electronic view- ﬁnder will display a welcome message ( 135). The camera is ready to shoot when the view through the camera lens is displayed and the control panel lights.

Monitor/electronic

	Shooting	viewﬁnder
	mode:	viewﬁnder
	mode:
	indicates
	auto mode.
		8M

Battery

indicator

Control panel

Image quality/size ( 33): Choose according to how picture will be used.

Basic Photography


		1/60				F2.8	126
		1/60				F2.8	126

Exposure mode (					46): P (pro-			Number of exposures remaining (			36):
grammed auto) is automatical-								Depends on capacity of memory card and
ly selected in				mode.				options chosen for image quality and size.

Vibration reduction (VR) indicator ( 45): Displayed when vibration reduction is on. Vi- bration reduction reduces blurring caused by small camera movements (camera shake).

The Battery Indicator

	Shooting	Control	Status	Notes
	display	panel	Status	Notes
	display	panel
	—		Battery fully charged.	Camera functions normally.
	—		Battery partially discharged.	Camera functions normally.
			Low battery. Ready spare	If built-in Speedlight ﬁres, monitor
			battery.	turns off while ﬂash recharges.
	WARNING!!			No pictures can be taken until
	BATTERY	(ﬂashes)	Battery exhausted.	battery has been recharged or
	EXHAUSTED	(ﬂashes)		replaced.

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Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Basic Photography, Rotate the Mode Dial to, Battery Indicator, Shooting, Status

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 Setup Menu 130 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesTechnical Notes 143 Before Taking Important Pictures IntroductionAttaching the Camera Strap Lens Cap Battery-chamber cover latch Tripod socket Parts of the CameraLens ring removed DC-IN Connector Following indicators are displayed during shooting1 Shooting Display Monitor/Electronic ViewﬁnderButton 107 Flash mode for optional105 100 Control Panel1 Aperture2Exposure compensation To lock focus Way down to Exposure Shoot MonitorShutter-Release Button Press all Mode Dial Multi SelectorMulti 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 Time Zone menu displayed. ‡ Display Date menu Edit Day order of Day, Month, Year may differ in some areasHighlight 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 Getting Good Results with Autofocus AF/AE LockAE/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 Taking Pictures for a Panorama Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shotsPanorama assist Use a Tripod Viewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist Image Mode More on PhotographyImage 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 Using the ML-L3 Replacing the Battery ML-L3 Remote ControlKeep out of Reach of Children Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Cancelling Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Restrictions on Exposure Compensation Turn VR off when using a tripod Vibration Reduction VRVibration Reduction SA M Controlling Exposure P, S, A, and M Modes How it works When to use it Select mode P Frame picture, focus, and shoot Programmed AutoFlexible Program Shutter-Priority Auto Ultra HSAperture Restrictions Aperture-Priority Auto Aperture and ZoomFaster Shutter Speeds Manual Long Time Exposures Understanding the Exposure Displays Option Sensitivity Using the Flash Exposure Mode Option Description White Balance Fine-Tuning White Balance Choose value for ﬁne tuning Make selectionHighlight 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 More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraFull-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 4 Shooting Information 5 Exposure Information6 Focus Conﬁrmation Press Description Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping PicturesCropped 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 Before Connecting the Camera Viewing Pictures on a ComputerOperating 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 Selected Pictures Print Selection PrintingHighlight 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 Metering MatrixMetering 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 Exposure Options AE LockWhile 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 CF Card Format Exit without formatting memory cardWhile formatting is in progress. Do not turn the cam Playback Menu Playback menu contains the following optionsTo 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 Print Set Date125 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 Setup menu contains the following optionsSetup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to Chinese, and Korean LanguageDate Choosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones To switch between home and travel destination time zones Time Zones132 Monitor Options Release SpeedPriority 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 Seq. Numbers After transfer to computerInserted, 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 Shot Conﬁrmation Info.txtSensitivity 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 Storage Batteries147 Error Messages Problem SolutionErr 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 For Continuous Speedlight cntrl is set to Internal offTo 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