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About This Manual
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Built-in flash raised
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Bottom of camera
Parts of the Camera
Shooting
Monitor
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Shooting mode1
Playback
Basic Operations
Command Dial
FAv/Tv Button
For Shooting
Basic Operations
Quick Menu Dial and Quick Menu Button
WFUNC Button
AE-L/AF-L Button
Combined with the zoom control
Combined with the shutter-release button
For Menu Screen
Rotary Multi Selector
Press the kbutton or
Button
Choose an item, and then
XMonitor Button
Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen
Virtual Horizon, Histogram and Grid Displays for Shooting
Attaching the Camera Strap
Prepare the Battery Charger MH-24
Charging the Battery
Authorized service representative
Charging the Battery
Flickers
35C 41F to 95F
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery supplied
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting the Battery
Removing the Battery
Standby Mode Auto Off
Turning On and Off the Camera
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Setting the Display Language, Date and Time
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Daylight Saving Time
Set the date and time
Setting the Display Language, Date and Time
Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time
To choose an item Press Kor Jselected
Removing the Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting a Memory Card
Write Protect Switch
Rotate the mode dial to a
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Functions Available in AAuto Mode
Vibration Reduction
Frame a Picture
Using the Viewfinder
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Focus and Shoot
When the button is pressed halfway A10, the camera focuses
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
During Recording
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Focus Lock
Press the cPlayback button
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Unnecessary Pictures
Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Multiple Pictures
Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor
Using the Flash
Flash Mode Setting
Press mflash mode on the rotary multi selector
Setting the Flash Mode
Using the Flash
Press the Kflash pop-up button
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Flash Lamp
Press nself-timer on the rotary multi Selector
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Self-timer menu is displayed
Focus and exposure are set
Point the camera at the subject
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile Timer
Press the shutter-release button fully
Operation of the Self-Timer Lamp for Smile timer
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile Timer
Shooting with Remote Control
Aim the transmitter at the infrared receiver Rear
Shooting with Remote Control
On the front or rear of the camera A4 Press the send button
Press the send button from a distance of 5 m 16 ft. or less
Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode
Using Focus Mode
Focus Mode Setting
Autofocus
Press pfocus mode on the rotary multi selector
Setting the Focus Mode
Using Focus Mode
Macro Close-up
Adjust the focus
Using Manual Focus
EManual Focus
Center of the picture are displayed at the same time
Exposure Compensation Value
Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the shutter-release button to take the picture
OLow noise night mode A58
Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial
Setting the Scene Mode
Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode
Rotate the mode dial to y
Press the dbutton to display the scene menu screen, choose
Night portrait A49
Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode
Press the Kflash pop-up button to raise the built-in flash
Landscapej Backlighting Night portrait
Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector
Focusing in Scene Auto Selector
Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures Features
Digital zoom is not available
AF-assist illuminator A177 does not light
Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised
Sports
Party/indoor
AF-assist illuminator A177 does not light Off
A175 to Off when using a tripod
Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode
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Off1
Backlighting
Shoot the first picture in the panorama series
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Press the kbutton again to reselect the direction
Picture taken is displayed in 1/3 Monitor
Rexposure lock Indicator
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Shoot the second picture
Panorama Assist
Rotate the mode dial to Olow noise night
Shooting Low-lit Scenes Low Noise Night Mode
Functions Available in Low Noise Night Mode
Built-in ND Filter
Displaying the Low Noise Night Menu
Low Noise Night Menu
Continuous A99 can be set. Choose Single or Continuous
Flash exp. comp. A102 can be set
Functions Available in A, B, Cand DModes
Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes
C, DModes
Adjusting the Aperture Value
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
Frame the subject and shoot
AProgrammed Auto Mode
Flexible Program
Shutter Speed
Focus and shoot
Shutter-Priority Auto Mode
BShutter-Priority Auto Mode
Rotate the mode dial to C
Aperture-Priority Auto Mode
CAperture-Priority Auto Mode
Aperture and Zoom
Shutter speed value
DManual Mode
Rotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to choose
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Setting Methods
Quick Menu
File format NRW RAW
Choosing the Image Quality and the Image Size
Image Quality
Recording of NRW RAW and Jpeg images at the same time
Coolpix P7000 NRW RAW images
Image Size
NRW RAW
Number of Exposures Remaining
Printing Images of Size
Choose the type of Image size A70
Setting the Image Quality and the Image Size
Monitor display reverts to shooting mode
Minimum shutter speed
BSetting the ISO Sensitivity
See Setting the ISO Sensitivity A75 for more information
Choose the minimum shutter speed
Setting the ISO Sensitivity
Choose the ISO sensitivity with the rotary multi selector
See Setting the White Balance A77 for more information
Fine Adjustment of White Balance
Setting the White Balance
Day white fluorescent 5000K Direct sunlight 5200K
Color Temperature
Red Blue
Using the Previously Measured White Balance Value
Preset Manual
Multi selector, and press
Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value
Sv means Sensitivity value White balance bracketing
See Setting the Bracketing A81 for more information
Choose the number of pictures to shoot and press
Setting the Bracketing
Choose the compensation step and press
Or 5 pictures can be chosen
Shooting information
Check the brightness distribution
Operations in the Tone Level Information Screen
Displaying Tone Level Information in Playback Mode
Selecting the Focus Area A, B, C, DModes
Focus mode and self-timer settings, press the k
Face priority
Focus area
Selecting the Focus Area A, B, C, DModes
Using AF Area Mode
Press GAF area mode on the rotary multi selector
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot
When a Smile timer is selected A36
Shooting with Face Priority
Camera may not detect faces in the following situations
Select a subject
Press G AF area mode on the rotary multi selector
Subject Tracking
Selecting the Focus Area A, B, C, D Modes
Picture Control A92
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes
Preferences Custom Picture Control A96
Button
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Press the d button to exit the shooting menu
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Coolpix Picture Control
Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control
Press the k button to set the value
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, D Modes
View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control
Softens skin tones. Suitable for portraits
Toning3
Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom
Contrast, Saturation and a Auto
Creating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls
Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Edit
Save and press the kbutton
Coolpix Custom Picture Control is registered
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Metering Area
Metering in Low Noise Night Mode
Metering
Continuous flash
Digital zoom is not available Intvl timer shooting
Continuous
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Interval Timer Shooting
Continuous Shooting in Low Noise Night Mode
Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton
Camera returns to shooting mode
Press the dbutton
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Flash Exp. Comp. in Low Noise Night Mode
Autofocus Mode
Flash Exp. Comp
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Noise Reduction Filter
Long Exposure NR
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Distortion Control
Wide-angle Converter
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Installing and Removing the Lens Ring
Flash Control
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Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
200 mm
Zoom Memory
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Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
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Setting Description Digital zoom Image quality
Slow shutter ISO sensitivity
Speed
Specialized Menu for E, For N
Fand NUser Setting Modes
Quick Menu
Shooting Menu
Fand NUser Setting Modes
Save the Settings in E, For N
Clock battery
Current settings are saved
Resetting Saved Settings
Shooting in E, For NUser Setting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to E, For N
Resetting for E, Fand N
Operations in Full-Frame Playback
Enter playback mode and play back the images that
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Shooting mode, press the cplayback button to
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Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Calendar Display
List by Date Mode
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Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority Function
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Bracketing A80
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
Press the AE-L/AF-L C button during playback
Use the rotary multi selector to select the desired date
Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date
Operations in List by Date Mode
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List by Date Menus
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Playback Options Playback Menu
Following options are available in playback menu
Quick retouch A135
Choose Select images and press the k
Displaying the Playback Menu
Button
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Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Deleting All Print Orders
Date imprint
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Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start
Slide Show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
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Delete Deleting Multiple Pictures
Delete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted
Press the dbutton McPlayback menu A123 McDelete
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Follow the procedure described below to select pictures
Selecting Pictures
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies
Protect
Press the kbutton to apply the picture selection
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Rotate Image
Hide Image
Use the rotary multi selector to select an
Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card
Option from the copy screen and press the k Button
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
Recording Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
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Picture Editing Functions
Picture Editing Functions
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Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
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Editing Pictures
Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Press Hor Ito choose the setting level,
Use the rotary multi selector to choose I D
Lighting and press the kbutton
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Small Picture Resizing Pictures
Black Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures
To cancel, choose No and press the kbutton
Black Border
New copy with a black border is created
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Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother
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Confirm the results
Compensate for slanting
Straighten Compensating for Picture Slanting
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Straighten screen is displayed
Choose OK and press kbutton
Miniature Effect Setting Close-up Miniature Effects
Check the effect and press the kbutton
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NRW RAW Processing Creating Jpeg Images from NRW Images
Press the dbutton in playback mode
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NRW RAW + Fine, NRW RAW + Normal or NRW RAW + Basic
Set the NRW RAW processing parameters
Refine copy composition
Crop Cropping Pictures
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Image Size
Recording Movies
Rotate the mode dial to D
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External Microphones
Functions Available in Movie Recording
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Recording Movies
Choose the movie type with the command dial
Setting the Movie Options
After completing the settings, press the quick menu button
Selecting a Movie Type to Shoot
Displaying the Movie Menu
Changing the Movie Mode Settings
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Maximum Movie Length
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Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies
Wind Noise Reduction
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Pausing
Movie Playback
Press Hor I to choose KChoose end point
Editing Movies
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Movie Playback
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Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
Deleting Unnecessary Movies
When connecting using the supplied audio/video cable
Connecting to a TV
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Connecting to a TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
Before Connecting the Camera
Connecting to a Computer
Install the Software
Compatible Operating Systems
Connecting the USB Cable
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer
Turn on the camera
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Disconnecting the Camera
Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually
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Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
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Connecting to a Printer
Printing Pictures
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Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Check the printer settings
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Choose Paper size and press the kbutton
Choose the desired paper size and press Button
Printing starts
Printing Multiple Pictures
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Current print/total number of prints
Print selection
165
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Print all images
Dpof printing
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Paper Size
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Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Press the dbutton to display the menu screen
Displaying the Setup Menu
Press Jon the rotary multi selector
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Press Hor Ito select the ztab
Welcome Screen
Press Kor the kbutton
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Date
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose x Travel destination and press
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Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
Press K
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WHome time zone
Time Zones
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Change the settings for the options below
Monitor Settings
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MMonitor settings
Image review
Date Imprint
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MDate imprint
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Date imprint and Print set
On default setting
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MVibration reduction
Vibration Reduction
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When the fill flash fires
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MMotion detection
Motion Detection
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AF Assist
Red-eye Reduction
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MDigital zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom
Digital Zoom
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Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
Zoom Speed
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Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MRecord orientation
Record Orientation
Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A168 MAuto off
Auto Off Setting
Auto Off
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Formatting Internal Memory
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting Memory Card
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Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
TV Settings
Language
183
Effects of the Built-in ND Filter
Built-in ND Filter
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Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MAE/AF lock button
AE/AF Lock Button
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Fn Button
187
Av/Tv Button
Customize My Menu
Registering into My Menu
Reset File Numbering
Choose the menu item to be registered and press the kbutton
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Off default setting Blink warning does not take effect
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MBlink warning
Blink Warning
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Operating the Did someone blink? Screen
Selector or the command dial
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Select the face to be
191
Reset All
Quick Menu
192
Shooting Menu
Flash exp. comp. A102 Noise reduction filter A103 Normal
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Setup Menu
Record orientation A180 Auto Auto off A181 Min
Hdmi A183 Auto Hdmi device control A183
Firmware Version
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MFirmware version
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Others
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Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Camera
Battery
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Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Cleaning
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Storage
May be damaged when the cover is closed
Optional Accessories
Connector of the Power Connector EP-5A
Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800
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Optional Accessories
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Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Converter and Adapter Ring
External Flash
Speedlights SB-400, SB-600 and SB-900
Using Speedlights External Flash Unit
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File and Folder Names
File and Folder Names
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Display Description Solution
Error Messages
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Display automatically when
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Error Messages
Coolpix P7000
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Continuous flash
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Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
Troubleshooting
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104 Operate
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While shooting
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Z3584×2016, and H 2736×2736
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Nikon Coolpix P7000 Digital Camera
Specifications
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Specifications
25 C 77 F
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14
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Specifications
Battery Charger MH-24
Supported Standards
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Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards
Approved Memory Cards
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Symbols
Index
Index
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Coolpix Custom Picture Control 96 Coolpix Picture Control
Landscape c 48 Language 183 Lens 197, 217 Lens ring
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