Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast | Nikon COOLPIXP7000

Editing Pictures

Editing Pictures

ID-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1Choose the desired picture from full-frame

(A30) or thumbnail (A116) playback mode and press the dbutton.

•Switch to the ctab when the playback menu is not displayed (A14).

2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose I D-	Playback menu
Lighting and press the kbutton.	Quick retouch
• The original version is shown on the left and the edited	D-Lighting
• The original version is shown on the left and the edited	Print set
version is shown on the right.	Slide show
	Delete
	Protect
	Rotate image
3 Press Hor Ito choose the setting level, and	D-Lighting
press the kbutton.

• A new, edited copy is created.

•To cancel, press the dbutton.

Normal

Amount

• D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon
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DMore Information

136See “File and Folder Names” (A203) for more information.

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Nikon COOLPIXP7000 user manual Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast, Use the rotary multi selector to choose I D

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information AVC Patent Portfolio LicensePage For Your Safety For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryIii Handle moving parts with care Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii 102 133 167 195 Xii About This Manual Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Parts of the Camera Camera BodyBuilt-in flash raised Parts of the Camera Bottom of camera Monitor Shooting Shooting mode1 150 Playback FAv/Tv Button Command DialBasic Operations For Shooting Quick Menu Dial and Quick Menu Button Basic Operations Combined with the zoom control AE-L/AF-L ButtonWFUNC Button Combined with the shutter-release button Rotary Multi Selector For Menu Screen Button Choose an item, and thenPress the kbutton or Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen XMonitor Button Attaching the Camera Strap Virtual Horizon, Histogram and Grid Displays for Shooting Charging the Battery Prepare the Battery Charger MH-24 Flickers Charging the BatteryAuthorized service representative 35C 41F to 95F Insert the battery supplied Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Standby Mode Auto Off Removing the BatteryInserting the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera Choose Yes and press the kbutton Setting the Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Daylight Saving Time Imprinting the Date and Changing the Date and Time Setting the Display Language, Date and TimeSet the date and time To choose an item Press Kor Jselected Insert the memory card Inserting the Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Write Protect Switch Formatting a Memory Card Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Rotate the mode dial to a Functions Available in AAuto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction Ready the camera Using the ViewfinderFrame a Picture Frame the picture Frame a Picture Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Press the shutter-release button halfway When the button is pressed halfway A10, the camera focusesFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Autofocus Focus and ShootDuring Recording Focus Lock Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesPress the cPlayback button Viewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting ModeDeleting Unnecessary Pictures Deleting Multiple Pictures Using the Flash Flash Mode SettingAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Using the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress mflash mode on the rotary multi selector Press the Kflash pop-up button Flash Lamp Auto with Red-eye Reduction Self-timer menu is displayed Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress nself-timer on the rotary multi Selector Focus and exposure are set Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile Timer Press the shutter-release button fullyPoint the camera at the subject Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smile Timer Operation of the Self-Timer Lamp for Smile timer Shooting with Remote Control On the front or rear of the camera A4 Press the send button Shooting with Remote ControlAim the transmitter at the infrared receiver Rear Press the send button from a distance of 5 m 16 ft. or less Focus Mode Setting Using Focus ModeFocus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Autofocus Using Focus Mode Setting the Focus ModePress pfocus mode on the rotary multi selector Macro Close-up EManual Focus Using Manual FocusAdjust the focus Center of the picture are displayed at the same time Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Press the shutter-release button to take the pictureExposure Compensation Value Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial OLow noise night mode A58 Rotate the mode dial to y Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeSetting the Scene Mode Press the dbutton to display the scene menu screen, choose Press the Kflash pop-up button to raise the built-in flash Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeNight portrait A49 Landscapej Backlighting Night portrait Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Digital zoom is not available Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures FeaturesLandscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes AF-assist illuminator A177 does not light Sports Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised Party/indoor A175 to Off when using a tripod AF-assist illuminator A177 does not light Off Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode F5.6 1342 Off1 Backlighting Press the kbutton again to reselect the direction Taking Pictures for a PanoramaShoot the first picture in the panorama series Picture taken is displayed in 1/3 Monitor Shoot the second picture Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Panorama Assist Functions Available in Low Noise Night Mode Shooting Low-lit Scenes Low Noise Night ModeRotate the mode dial to Olow noise night Built-in ND Filter Continuous A99 can be set. Choose Single or Continuous Low Noise Night MenuDisplaying the Low Noise Night Menu Flash exp. comp. A102 can be set Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes C, DModesFunctions Available in A, B, Cand DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes Adjusting the Shutter SpeedAdjusting the Aperture Value Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Flexible Program AProgrammed Auto ModeFrame the subject and shoot Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority Auto Mode BShutter-Priority Auto ModeFocus and shoot CAperture-Priority Auto Mode Aperture-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to C Aperture and Zoom DManual Mode Rotate the mode dial to D Rotate the command dial to chooseShutter speed value Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Setting Methods Quick Menu Choosing the Image Quality and the Image Size Image QualityFile format NRW RAW Coolpix P7000 NRW RAW images Recording of NRW RAW and Jpeg images at the same time Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining NRW RAW Printing Images of Size Setting the Image Quality and the Image Size Monitor display reverts to shooting modeChoose the type of Image size A70 BSetting the ISO Sensitivity See Setting the ISO Sensitivity A75 for more informationMinimum shutter speed Setting the ISO Sensitivity Choose the ISO sensitivity with the rotary multi selectorChoose the minimum shutter speed See Setting the White Balance A77 for more information Setting the White Balance Fine Adjustment of White Balance Color Temperature Red BlueDay white fluorescent 5000K Direct sunlight 5200K Multi selector, and press Preset ManualUsing the Previously Measured White Balance Value Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value See Setting the Bracketing A81 for more information Sv means Sensitivity value White balance bracketing Choose the compensation step and press Setting the BracketingChoose the number of pictures to shoot and press Or 5 pictures can be chosen Check the brightness distribution Shooting information Displaying Tone Level Information in Playback Mode Operations in the Tone Level Information Screen Face priority Focus mode and self-timer settings, press the kSelecting the Focus Area A, B, C, DModes Focus area Using AF Area Mode Press GAF area mode on the rotary multi selectorSelecting the Focus Area A, B, C, DModes When a Smile timer is selected A36 Shooting with Face PriorityPress the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot Camera may not detect faces in the following situations Press G AF area mode on the rotary multi selector Select a subject Selecting the Focus Area A, B, C, D Modes Subject Tracking Preferences Custom Picture Control A96 Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModesPicture Control A92 Button Press the d button to exit the shooting menu Displaying the Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, D Modes View Grid of Coolpix Picture ControlPress the k button to set the value Softens skin tones. Suitable for portraits Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom Contrast, Saturation and a AutoToning3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Edit Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Save and press the kbutton Choose Yes and press the kbutton Coolpix Custom Picture Control is registered Metering in Low Noise Night Mode MeteringMetering Area Digital zoom is not available Intvl timer shooting ContinuousContinuous flash Interval Timer Shooting Continuous Shooting in Low Noise Night Mode100 Press the dbutton Camera returns to shooting modeChoose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton 101 Flash Exp. Comp Autofocus ModeFlash Exp. Comp. in Low Noise Night Mode 102 Noise Reduction Filter Long Exposure NR103 Distortion Control Wide-angle Converter104 Installing and Removing the Lens Ring Flash Control105 Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting106 Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Zoom Memory 107200 mm Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously 108 109 110 Slow shutter ISO sensitivity Setting Description Digital zoom Image quality111 Speed Quick Menu Fand NUser Setting ModesSpecialized Menu for E, For N Shooting Menu Clock battery Save the Settings in E, For NFand NUser Setting Modes Current settings are saved Rotate the mode dial to E, For N Shooting in E, For NUser Setting ModeResetting Saved Settings Resetting for E, Fand N 115 Enter playback mode and play back the images thatOperations in Full-Frame Playback Shooting mode, press the cplayback button to Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback 116 117 List by Date ModeCalendar Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback 118 Pictures Taken Using the Face Priority FunctionTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Bracketing A80 Press the AE-L/AF-L C button during playback Selecting a Date in List by Date ModeViewing Pictures by Date List by Date Use the rotary multi selector to select the desired date Operations in List by Date Mode 120Viewing Pictures by Date List by Date List by Date Menus 121 Following options are available in playback menu Playback Options Playback Menu122 Quick retouch A135 Button Displaying the Playback MenuChoose Select images and press the k 123 Number of copies up to nine per picture Choose the pictures up to a maximum124 Deleting All Print Orders 125 Date imprint Slide show begins Slide ShowUse the rotary multi selector to choose Start Choose End or Restart Delete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted Delete Deleting Multiple Pictures127 Press the dbutton McPlayback menu A123 McDelete Follow the procedure described below to select pictures Selecting Pictures128 Press the kbutton to apply the picture selection ProtectPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies 129 Rotate Image Hide Image130 Option from the copy screen and press the k Button Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory CardUse the rotary multi selector to select an Select a copy option and press the kbutton Playing Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Picture Editing Functions 133 Restrictions on Picture Editing 134Picture Editing Functions Original Pictures and Edited Copies Editing Pictures Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation135 Use the rotary multi selector to choose I D Press Hor Ito choose the setting level,Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Lighting and press the kbutton Small Picture Resizing Pictures 137 Black Border To cancel, choose No and press the kbuttonBlack Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures New copy with a black border is created Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 139 Confirm the results 140 141 Straighten Compensating for Picture SlantingCompensate for slanting Straighten screen is displayed Check the effect and press the kbutton Miniature Effect Setting Close-up Miniature EffectsChoose OK and press kbutton 142 143 Press the dbutton in playback modeNRW RAW Processing Creating Jpeg Images from NRW Images NRW RAW + Fine, NRW RAW + Normal or NRW RAW + Basic Set the NRW RAW processing parameters 145 Crop Cropping PicturesRefine copy composition Image Size 146 Rotate the mode dial to DRecording Movies External Microphones 147 Recording MoviesFunctions Available in Movie Recording After completing the settings, press the quick menu button Setting the Movie OptionsChoose the movie type with the command dial Selecting a Movie Type to Shoot 149 Changing the Movie Mode SettingsDisplaying the Movie Menu Maximum Movie Length Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies Wind Noise Reduction150 Pausing Movie Playback151 152 Editing MoviesPress Hor I to choose KChoose end point Movie Playback Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Deleting Unnecessary Movies153 When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using the supplied audio/video cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Tune the television to the video channel Connecting to a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Install the Software Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Compatible Operating Systems Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Turn on the camera 158 Disconnecting the Camera 159 Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information 160Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Printing Pictures Connecting to a Printer161 163 Check the printer settings Connecting the Camera and PrinterConnecting to a Printer Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Choose Paper size and press the kbutton Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose Copies and press the kbutton Choose the desired paper size and press Button 164 Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting starts Current print/total number of prints Number of copies up to nine per picture 165Print selection Print all images 166 Paper SizeDpof printing Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following options167 Press Jon the rotary multi selector Displaying the Setup MenuPress the dbutton to display the menu screen 168 Press Kor the kbutton Welcome ScreenPress Hor Ito select the ztab 169 Choose x Travel destination and press Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneDate 170 171 Press KPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone WHome time zone 172 Time Zones Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MMonitor settings Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below Image review 174 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MDate imprintDate Imprint Date imprint and Print set Vibration Reduction Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MVibration reductionOn default setting 175 Motion Detection Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MMotion detectionWhen the fill flash fires 176 AF Assist Red-eye Reduction177 Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MDigital zoom 178 Zoom Speed Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings 179 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MRecord orientation Record Orientation180 Auto Off Auto Off SettingPress the dbutton Mz Setup menu A168 MAuto off 181 Formatting Memory Card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Internal Memory 182 Language TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV 183 Built-in ND Filter 184Effects of the Built-in ND Filter Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MAE/AF lock button AE/AF Lock Button185 Fn Button 186 Av/Tv Button Customize My Menu187 Choose the menu item to be registered and press the kbutton Reset File NumberingRegistering into My Menu 188 Blink Warning Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect 189 190 Selector or the command dialOperating the Did someone blink? Screen Select the face to be Reset All 191 Shooting Menu 192Quick Menu Flash exp. comp. A102 Noise reduction filter A103 Normal Record orientation A180 Auto Auto off A181 Min Setup Menu193 Hdmi A183 Auto Hdmi device control A183 194 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A168 MFirmware versionFirmware Version Others Caring for the Camera 195 Battery 196Caring for the Camera Cleaning 197Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage 198 Connector of the Power Connector EP-5A Optional AccessoriesMay be damaged when the cover is closed Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 Optional Accessories 200 Converter and Adapter Ring Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories201 External Flash Using Speedlights External Flash Unit 202Speedlights SB-400, SB-600 and SB-900 File and Folder Names 203 204 File and Folder Names 205 Error MessagesDisplay Description Solution Display automatically when Error Messages 206 207 Coolpix P7000 208 Continuous flash 209 Problem Cause/Solution TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply 210 Troubleshooting 211Electronically Controlled Cameras 212 213 104 Operate 214 While shooting 215 Z3584×2016, and H 2736×2736 216 Specifications 217Nikon Coolpix P7000 Digital Camera Specifications 218 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 21925 C 77 F Supported Standards Battery Charger MH-24Specifications 220 Approved Memory Cards 221Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Symbols Index222 Coolpix Custom Picture Control 96 Coolpix Picture Control 223Index Landscape c 48 Language 183 Lens 197, 217 Lens ring 224 225 FX0I0211 Nikon Corporation