E43, Metering Area | Nikon COOLPIXP7700BLK manual

Shooting Menu (A, B, Cor DMode)

Metering

Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C, D, E, For NMdbutton MA, B, Cor Dtab (A10) MMetering

The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.”

Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure.

	Option	Description
		The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering.
G	Matrix (default	This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a
	setting)*	variety of shooting conditions. Recommended for typical
		shooting.

		The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight
		to the subject at the center of the frame. The classic metering for

qCenter-weighted portraits; it preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A86) to meter off-center subjects.

	The camera meters the area shown by the circle at the center of
r Spot*	the frame. This can be used when the subject is much lighter or
r Spot*	darker than the background. Ensure that the subject is within the
	area shown by the circle when shooting. Can be used with focus
	lock (A86) to meter off-center subjects.

*When Focus-coupled metering is set to On and AF area mode (E47) is set to

Manual, the brightness of the subject is measured by giving higher priority to the focus area. See “Focus-coupled Metering” (E55) for more information.

BNotes on Metering

•When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weightedor Spot depending on the magnification of an enlargement.

•Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not Available in Combination” (A79) for more information.

CMetering Area

•When Center-weightedor Spot is selected for Metering, the metering range guide (A12) is displayed (except when digital zoom is used).

•When Focus-coupled metering is set to On (default setting), the metering range guide for Spot is not displayed.

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Nikon COOLPIXP7700BLK manual E43, Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode, Metering Area

Contents

Reference Manual Coolpix P7700 Recommended Features Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Other Information About This ManualIii Read This First Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Handle the camera strap with care Do not immerse in or expose to water For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery Vii Viii Interface Cables Modifications Melville, New York Defects or other reproductive harmNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Table of Contents Xii Table of Contents 101 Xiii110 Xiv E72 E68E69 E71 Xvi E103 Camera Body111 Lens Functions Tripod socket Battery-chamberCamera Body Parts of the Camera and Main For Shooting Principle Functions of the Controls Exposure W1 function 1 button Assigned function settingControl Main Function Display or exit the quick menu Display and hide the menu Dmenu button For Playback Display individual images of a sequence Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed Attach the strap at two places Attaching the Camera StrapAttaching and Detaching the Lens Cap Lens Cap See Closing the Monitor and Power A23 for more information Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the MonitorMore Information Display photo information Switching the Monitor Screen sButtonDisplay information Information hidden Use the rotary multi selector to select a menu item Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changedBasic Menu Operations Press the dbutton Tabs Switching Among Menu TabsBasic Menu Operations Tab Types 9999 Monitor Screen 101, E29 Eye-Fi communication indicator114, E89 114, E88 Tone level information display1 A9 Monitor ScreenFull-frame display A32 Current image number/total 11493, E15 91, E18 Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24 Preparation 1 Charge the BatteryBasics of Shooting and Playback Flashes quickly AC Power SupplyThere is a problem with the battery. Immediately Understanding Charge Lamp Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the battery Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Formatting a Memory Card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Open the monitor and remove the lens cap Press the power switch to turn on the cameraCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Turn the Camera On Turn the Camera On Closing the Monitor and PowerPower Saving Function Auto Off Turning the Camera On and Off Press the kbutton or K. Year/Month/Day Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton Clock BatteryChanging the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Press H, I, Jor Kto set date and time, Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information Ten different effects are available Changing the Settings When ShootingAvailable Shooting Modes Fast motion movies, Frame the picture Using a TripodFrame a Picture Ready the camera Zoom out Using the ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information Focus and ShootAF-assist Illuminator To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Subject Is Too Close to the Camera Focus and ExposureFocus and Shoot Focus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green Viewing Pictures Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Use the multi selector to view previous or next images Delete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Multiple Images Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeShooting Features Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesChanging Scene Mode Settings XScene auto selector default setting a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each SceneDigital zoom is not available Landscape JNight landscape IDusk/dawn Memory even after the camera is turned off Food Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacroShot Selector a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Automatically See Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama E3 Panorama Continuous Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionPet Portrait Auto Release Focus Area Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed when Camera focuses on the center of the first frame shot It may take more time to save images Using Skin SofteningViewing 3D Photography Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A93 Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Auto A50 Dial Manual A50 Adjusted by the main C, DModes Setting the Exposure for ShootingSub-command dial Exposure mode Shutter speed A82 Aperture value A49 Aperture Value F-number and Zoom Adjusting the Shutter SpeedAdjusting the Aperture Value For NUser settings Mode Manual AProgrammed autoBShutter-priority auto CAperture-priority auto Changing A, B, C, DModes See Customize command dials A112 for more informationControl Range of the Shutter Speed Saving Settings in E, For NMode Save User Settings Fand NUser Settings Modes Confirmation Screen of User Settings Fand NUser Settings ModesChoose Yes and press the kbutton Resetting for E, Fand N Changing E, For N Mode Settings GAF area mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorSelf-timer A59/ Smile timer A60/ Remote control DFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56 Lower the Kflash pop-up Control to raise the flash Using the Flash Flash ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at Woff Available Flash Modes Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode SettingLowering the Flash Effective Range of the Built-in Flash Press the shutter-release button all the way Using the Self-timerWhen the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF See Self-timer after release A110 for more information Finish shooting Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile TimerPress Jnself-timer on the multi selector N, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait See Autofocus A86 for more information Shooting Features When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesReleasing the Shutter Manually Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned on Using Focus ModePress Ipfocus mode on the multi selector Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene Autofocus Focus Mode SettingAvailable Focus Modes Macro Close-up Features Not Available in Combination List of the Default Settings W11 Default settings in scene mode are described below Exposure compensation value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Value Exposure Compensation During Movie Recording Quick menu dial mark Quick menu button Available functions differ according to the shooting modeDial Function C, D Position Select xChoose color temp. of White balance Available Quick MenuStandard Use the multi selector to select a menu item Using the Quick MenuFeatures Rotate the quick menu dial to select a quick menu Function C, D,1 Custom Picture Control A71 Metering A71 AF area mode A71 Continuous A71Subject tracking and Target finding AF are not available Center normal, Center wide, Subject tracking or Options Available in the Shooting MenuIf Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, or Autofocus to Face priority A85, Auto, Manual Flash control mode is TTL A71 is set to Matrix or Spot and AF area mode Mm, 200 mm, Current zoom position or Not stored Available Specialized Menu for E, For N Set. This setting is not applied to the setup menu settings Available Image Quality Changing the Image Quality and Image SizeF4000×3000 Recording of NRW RAW and Jpeg Images at the Same Time Image Quality SettingChanging the Image Quality and Image Size Coolpix P7700 NRW RAW Images Available Image Size Image Size Setting Printing Images of Size Number of Exposures Remaining Setting Description Features Not Available in Combination Cannot be set Features Not Available in Combination When shooting with Target finding AF A75 Features Not Available in CombinationA71 Operates using the Single AF setting Photo info Virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting C, DModes Control Range of the Shutter SpeedISO 40003 to 1/2 s 40003 to 1/4 s 40003 to 2 s Dmode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO During Movie Custom Setting ModeContinuous H 120 fps 4000 to 1/125 s Using the Target Finding AF Focusing on SubjectShooting Area mode A71 Using Face DetectionFocusing on Subject Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Autofocus Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera Focus Lock SB-R200 How to Attach the SpeedlightSpeedlights External Flash Unit Speedlights Speedlights External Flash Unit Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesSB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-600 SU-800, SB-400 or SB-R200 Speedlights External Flash Unit Operations During Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Operations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display Vignette Available Playback Menus Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Press the kbutton to apply the image selection Using the Screen for Selecting ImagesFollow the procedure described below to select images Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Start the installerUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Transferring Images to the Computer Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Terminate the connection 101 Rotate the mode dial to eor hMovies can be recorded using the following 2 modes Recording Movies 102 Focus and Exposure During Movie RecordingRecording Movies 103 External Microphones Changing Movie Mode and Movie Custom Setting Mode Settings104 Recording HS High Speed Movies 105 Available functions differ according to the movie modeDial position Function Emovie Hmovie 106 107 Shooting mode A108Function Emovie Available Movie Menus Painting default setting, Cross process, Soft108 109 Adjusting the VolumePlaying Back Movies Operations Available During Movie Playback Panorama assist, or 3D photography Setup MenuSelf-timer mode 110 111 Setup MenuIs 1 step Standard rotation 112 113 114 E26 E10E19 E21 Taking Pictures With Manual Focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeAdjust the focus When Kis pressed, first the camera is focused with WNormal Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama Select VEasy panorama and press the k button Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Example of Moving the Camera Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Press the kbutton again to reselect the direction Using Panorama AssistSelect UPanorama assist and press the k button Shoot the next picture Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist RExposure Lock Indicator Sequence display Playing Images in a SequenceSequence Display Options Changing Key Picture in Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequencePlaying Images in a Sequence Original Pictures and Edited Copies Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images E10 Editing Still Images E11Restrictions on Image Editing Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E12 Confirm the results and press the kbutton Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose E14 Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Check the effect and press the kbutton Button GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageJBlack Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures Desired frame thickness and press the k Fnrw RAW Processing Creating Jpeg Images from NRW Images RStraighten Compensating for Picture SlantingE16 E17 Set the NRW RAW processing parametersAn NRW RAW processed Jpeg image is created Image Size ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton E18 E19 When connecting using the included audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E20 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Camera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintConnecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Printing starts Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Individual Images Set the number of copies and paper size E23 Printing Multiple ImagesTo exit the print menu, press the dbutton Print all images E24Current print/total number of prints See Printing Images of Size 11 A78 for more information E25Paper Size Printing Pictures E26 Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point E27 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureEditing Movies Normal Speed Movies Quick MenuAImage Quality and Image Size AMovie Options Quick Menu HS Movie eMovie Mode OnlyMaximum Movie Length E29 Playback Min Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MovieE30 Recording Playback 15 s Min E31 SensitivityXiso 80-200,Y ISO 80-400,ZISO 80-800, fixed range E32 E33 CWhite Balance Adjusting Hue Directions Fine Adjustment of White BalanceColor Temperature Four directions are a amber, B blue, G green and M E35 Using Preset ManualUsing the Previously Measured White Balance Value Items can also be chosen by rotating the main command dial E36 Choose the number of pictures to shoot and pressChoose the range of increment correction Press the quick menu button or the kbutton Bracketing Tv Automatically Tv means Time value Exposure Color temperature changed for each oneShooting mode Exposure White E37 Coolpix Picture Control E38 View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Press Hor Ito highlight the desired settingPress Jor Kto choose a value E39 E40 Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustNeutral and 4 for Vivid Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomPress Jor Kto adjust the saturation E41 Kbutton Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DModeCustom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control Creating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Metering Area MeteringE43 Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode E44 Continuous Shooting E45 Interval Timer ShootingUse the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Shooting for the Continuous setting, and then E46 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbuttonCamera returns to shooting screen Focus areas up to 9 that AF Area ModeWhen non-human subjects are E47 Area E48Center of the frame Take a picture E49 Using Subject Tracking Section Digital zoom is not available Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE50 Reference E51 Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Flash Exp. Comp Effects of the Built-in ND Filter Noise Reduction FilterBuilt-in ND Filter E52 Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Distortion ControlActive D-Lighting E53 Startup Zoom Position Zoom MemoryE54 E55 Default setting is OffExposure Preview Focus-coupled Metering E56 Commander Mode Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less Using the Commander ModeE57 Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less Approx m 16 ft or less Specialized Menu for E, For N Movie and Movie Custom Setting MenusShooting Mode Movie Custom Setting Only Custom Picture Control Movie Custom Setting Only E59 Built-in ND Filter Movie Custom Setting OnlyMovie and Movie Custom Setting Menus Wind Noise Reduction Images, and press the kbutton Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Use the multi selector to choose Select Print Date E61Playback Menu Deleting All Print Orders E62 BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart E63 Delete Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion ProtectFRotate Image E64 Deleting Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos E66 Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopyHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select a copy option and press the kbutton Message Memory contains no images CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture E67 E68 Welcome ScreenI3984×2656 or H3000×3000 Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Time Zone and DateE69 Hour minute Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press Button Press K E71 Monitor SettingsBars A12 Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE72 Print Date and Print Order Vibration Reduction Self-timer After ReleaseE73 ISO Sensitivity Step Value AF AssistE74 Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomE75 Fixed Aperture Zoom SpeedE76 E77 Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Record Orientation E78 Auto Off SettingRotate Tall Auto Off Formatting Memory Cards Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting the Internal Memory E80 TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV External Mic Sensitivity E81 Customize Command DialsCommand Dial Rotation Multi Selector Right Press AE/AF Lock Button Delete Button OptionsE82 Monochrome Fn1 + Shutter ButtonE83 Shoot with ISO sensitivity set to Auto Preset manual menus Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector DialE84 Fn2 Button Fn1 Guide DisplayE85 E86 Customize My MenuRegistering into My Menu Choose the menu item to be registered and press the kbutton GPS Options Reset File NumberingE87 Pictures with Recorded Position Information GPS Reception IndicatorRecording GPS Data on Pictures E88 E89 Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorSelect Disable where wireless devices are prohibited Eye-Fi Upload Flash Control MF Distance Indicator UnitsReverse Indicators You can switch the flash to be used E91 Reset All Shooting Menu Setup MenuE92 Quick Menu E93 Displays the current camera firmware version Firmware VersionE94 Others Display Cause/Solution Error MessagesE95 Format card? Error MessagesYes Backup the data to a computer before formatting E96 E97 E98 E99 E100 File and Folder Names File and Folder Names E101 E102 Optional AccessoriesME88 E103 Attaching AC Adapter EH-5b and Power Connector EP-5AFilter Lens Hood Press Jnself-timer on the rotary multi selector Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3E104 E105 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 E106 Index Troubleshooting Caring for the ProductsSpecifications Caring for the Camera Problem Cause/Solution TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues See Error Messages E95 for more information Troubleshooting Shooting Issues 111 Not light Area position or scene mode Selected in special effects modeWhen the scene mode is set to Easy panorama Available 111 Setup menu No sound when On shooting conditions Results are not as When the noise reduction function is in operationFill flash Corrected Playback Issues Technical Notes and Index Cannot selectPrinter to select paper size Paper size with With the printer Camera Caring for the Products F10 BatteryCaring for the Products F11 Battery Charger F12 Memory Cards F13 CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage F14 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix P7700 Digital Camera F15 Specifications F16 Supported Standards Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14Battery Charger MH-24 Specifications F18 AVC Patent Portfolio License Numerics SymbolsBattery charger 16 Battery level indicator Index F20 Framing grid 12, 110, E71 F21 Rscn E100 F22 F23 F24 F25 FX2G0111