Reference Manual
Coolpix P7700 Recommended Features
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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E68
E69
E71
E72
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Camera Body
111
Lens
E103
Tripod socket Battery-chamber
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera and Main
Functions
Principle Functions of the Controls
For Shooting
W1 function 1 button Assigned function setting
Control Main Function Display or exit the quick menu
Display and hide the menu Dmenu button
Exposure
For Playback
Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed
Display individual images of a sequence
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap
Lens Cap
Attach the strap at two places
See Closing the Monitor and Power A23 for more information
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor
More Information
Switching the Monitor Screen sButton
Display information
Information hidden
Display photo information
Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed
Basic Menu Operations
Press the dbutton
Use the rotary multi selector to select a menu item
Switching Among Menu Tabs
Basic Menu Operations
Tab Types
Tabs
Monitor Screen
9999
Eye-Fi communication indicator
114, E89
114, E88
101, E29
Tone level information display1 A9
Monitor Screen
Full-frame display A32
114
93, E15
91, E18
Current image number/total
Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24
Preparation 1 Charge the Battery
Basics of Shooting and Playback
AC Power Supply
There is a problem with the battery. Immediately
Understanding Charge Lamp
Flashes quickly
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Insert the battery
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Turn the Camera On
Open the monitor and remove the lens cap
Closing the Monitor and Power
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Turn the Camera On
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Press Hor Ito choose the date display order
Press the kbutton or K. Year/Month/Day
Clock Battery
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Press H, I, Jor Kto set date and time,
Press the kbutton
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
See Monitor Screen A12 for more information
Changing the Settings When Shooting
Available Shooting Modes
Fast motion movies,
Ten different effects are available
Using a Tripod
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom
Zoom out
Focus and Shoot
AF-assist Illuminator
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information
Focus and Exposure
Focus and Shoot
Focus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green
Subject Is Too Close to the Camera
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Viewing Pictures
Delete Unwanted Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Deleting Multiple Images
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Shooting Features
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Changing Scene Mode Settings
XScene auto selector default setting a
Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Characteristics of Each Scene
Digital zoom is not available
Landscape
IDusk/dawn
JNight landscape
Memory even after the camera is turned off
Food Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacro
Shot Selector a
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Panorama
Automatically See Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama E3
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
Pet Portrait Auto Release
Focus Area
Continuous
Camera focuses on the center of the first frame shot
Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed when
Using Skin Softening
Viewing 3D Photography
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A93
It may take more time to save images
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
C, DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
Sub-command dial
Exposure mode Shutter speed A82 Aperture value A49
Auto A50 Dial Manual A50 Adjusted by the main
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Adjusting the Aperture Value
For NUser settings Mode
Aperture Value F-number and Zoom
AProgrammed auto
BShutter-priority auto
CAperture-priority auto
Manual
Changing A, B, C, DModes
See Customize command dials A112 for more information
Control Range of the Shutter Speed
Fand NUser Settings Modes
Saving Settings in E, For NMode Save User Settings
Confirmation Screen of User Settings
Fand NUser Settings Modes
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Changing E, For N Mode Settings
Resetting for E, Fand N
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Self-timer A59/ Smile timer A60/ Remote control
DFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56
GAF area mode
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at Woff
Lower the Kflash pop-up Control to raise the flash
Available Flash Modes
Flash Mode Setting
Lowering the Flash
Effective Range of the Built-in Flash
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Using the Self-timer
When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF
See Self-timer after release A110 for more information
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile Timer
Press Jnself-timer on the multi selector
N, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait
Finish shooting
See Autofocus A86 for more information Shooting Features
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Using Focus Mode
Press Ipfocus mode on the multi selector
Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene
Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned on
Focus Mode Setting
Available Focus Modes
Macro Close-up
Autofocus
List of the Default Settings
Features Not Available in Combination
Default settings in scene mode are described below
W11
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Value
Exposure Compensation During Movie Recording
Exposure compensation value
Quick menu dial mark Quick menu button
Available functions differ according to the shooting mode
Dial Function C, D Position
Select xChoose color temp. of White balance
Available Quick Menu
Standard
Using the Quick Menu
Features
Rotate the quick menu dial to select a quick menu
Use the multi selector to select a menu item
Function C, D,1 Custom Picture Control A71
Metering A71 AF area mode A71 Continuous A71
Subject tracking and Target finding AF are not available
Options Available in the Shooting Menu
If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, or
Autofocus to Face priority A85, Auto, Manual
Center normal, Center wide, Subject tracking or
A71 is set to Matrix or Spot and AF area mode
Flash control mode is TTL
Available Specialized Menu for E, For N
Mm, 200 mm, Current zoom position or Not stored
Set. This setting is not applied to the setup menu settings
Available Image Quality
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
F4000×3000
Image Quality Setting
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Coolpix P7700 NRW RAW Images
Recording of NRW RAW and Jpeg Images at the Same Time
Image Size Setting
Available Image Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Printing Images of Size
Features Not Available in Combination
Setting Description
Features Not Available in Combination
Cannot be set
Features Not Available in Combination
A71 Operates using the Single AF setting
Photo info Virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting
When shooting with Target finding AF A75
C, DModes
Control Range of the Shutter Speed
ISO 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 Mode
Continuous H 120 fps 4000 to 1/125 s
Using the Target Finding AF
Focusing on Subject
Shooting
Using Face Detection
Focusing on Subject
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Area mode A71
Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2
Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera
Focus Lock
Autofocus
How to Attach the Speedlight
Speedlights External Flash Unit
Speedlights
SB-R200
Speedlights External Flash Unit
Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-600
SU-800, SB-400 or SB-R200
Speedlights External Flash Unit
Playback Zoom
Operations During Playback Zoom
Operations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display
Available Playback Menus
Vignette
Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography
Using the Screen for Selecting Images
Follow the procedure described below to select images
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Start the installer
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Transferring Images to the Computer
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Rotate the mode dial to eor h
Movies can be recorded using the following 2 modes
Recording Movies
101
102
Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording
Recording Movies
103
Changing Movie Mode and Movie Custom Setting Mode Settings
104
Recording HS High Speed Movies
External Microphones
105
Available functions differ according to the movie mode
Dial position Function Emovie Hmovie
106
107
Shooting mode A108
Function Emovie
Available Movie Menus
Painting default setting, Cross process, Soft
108
Adjusting the Volume
Playing Back Movies
Operations Available During Movie Playback
109
Setup Menu
Self-timer mode
110
Panorama assist, or 3D photography
111
Setup Menu
Is 1 step
112
Standard rotation
113
114
E10
E19
E21
E26
Press the multi selector Ip focus mode
Adjust the focus
When Kis pressed, first the camera is focused with
Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
Select VEasy panorama and press the k button
WNormal
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
Example of Moving the Camera
Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Using Panorama Assist
Select UPanorama assist and press the k button
Shoot the next picture
Press the kbutton again to reselect the direction
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Using Panorama Assist
RExposure Lock Indicator
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Playing Images in a Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Sequence display
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Playing Images in a Sequence
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
E10
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
Editing Still Images
E11
Restrictions on Image Editing
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
E12
Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch
Setting level, and press the kbutton
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Confirm the results and press the kbutton
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Check the effect and press the kbutton
E14
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures
Desired frame thickness and press the k
Button
Fnrw RAW Processing Creating Jpeg Images from NRW Images
RStraighten Compensating for Picture Slanting
E16
E17
Set the NRW RAW processing parameters
An NRW RAW processed Jpeg image is created
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton
E18
Image Size
When connecting using the included audio/video cable
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
E19
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
E20
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Camera is automatically turned on
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Printing Individual Images
Set the number of copies and paper size
Printing starts
E23
Printing Multiple Images
To exit the print menu, press the dbutton
Print all images
E24
Current print/total number of prints
E25
Paper Size
Printing Pictures
See Printing Images of Size 11 A78 for more information
Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point
E26
E27
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
Editing Movies
Quick Menu
AImage Quality and Image Size
AMovie Options
Normal Speed Movies
HS Movie eMovie Mode Only
Maximum Movie Length
E29
Quick Menu
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
E30
Recording Playback 15 s Min
Playback Min
E31
Sensitivity
Xiso 80-200,Y ISO 80-400,ZISO 80-800, fixed range
E32
CWhite Balance Adjusting Hue
E33
Fine Adjustment of White Balance
Color Temperature
Four directions are a amber, B blue, G green and M
Directions
Using Preset Manual
Using the Previously Measured White Balance Value
Items can also be chosen by rotating the main command dial
E35
Choose the number of pictures to shoot and press
Choose the range of increment correction
Press the quick menu button or the kbutton
E36
Color temperature changed for each one
Shooting mode Exposure White
E37
Bracketing Tv Automatically Tv means Time value Exposure
E38
Coolpix Picture Control
Press Hor Ito highlight the desired setting
Press Jor Kto choose a value
E39
View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control
E40
Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
Neutral and 4 for Vivid
Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom
Press Jor Kto adjust the saturation
E41
Contrast, Saturation and a Auto
Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode
Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control
Creating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls
Kbutton
Metering
E43
Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode
Metering Area
Continuous Shooting
E44
Interval Timer Shooting
Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer
Shooting for the Continuous setting, and then
E45
E46
Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton
Camera returns to shooting screen
AF Area Mode
When non-human subjects are
E47
Focus areas up to 9 that
E48
Center of the frame
Take a picture
Area
Using Subject Tracking
E49
Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject
E50
Reference
Section Digital zoom is not available
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Flash Exp. Comp
E51
Noise Reduction Filter
Built-in ND Filter
E52
Effects of the Built-in ND Filter
Distortion Control
Active D-Lighting
E53
Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
Startup Zoom Position
Zoom Memory
E54
Default setting is Off
Exposure Preview
Focus-coupled Metering
E55
Commander Mode
E56
Using the Commander Mode
E57
Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less Approx m 16 ft or less
Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less
Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus
Shooting Mode Movie Custom Setting Only
Custom Picture Control Movie Custom Setting Only
Specialized Menu for E, For N
Built-in ND Filter Movie Custom Setting Only
Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus
Wind Noise Reduction
E59
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Use the multi selector to choose Select
Images, and press the kbutton
E61
Playback Menu
Deleting All Print Orders
Print Date
BSlide Show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
E62
Delete
E63
Protect
FRotate Image
E64
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopy
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
E66
CSequence Display Options
XChoose Key Picture
E67
Message Memory contains no images
E68
Welcome Screen
I3984×2656 or H3000×3000
Time Zone and Date
E69
Hour minute
Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose xTravel destination and press Button
Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
E71
Monitor Settings
Bars A12
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
E72
Print Date and Print Order
Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date
Vibration Reduction
Self-timer After Release
E73
ISO Sensitivity Step Value
AF Assist
E74
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable the digital zoom
E75
Fixed Aperture
Zoom Speed
E76
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Record Orientation
E77
Auto Off Setting
Rotate Tall
Auto Off
E78
Format Memory/Format Card
Language
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
External Mic Sensitivity
E80
Customize Command Dials
Command Dial Rotation
Multi Selector Right Press
E81
AE/AF Lock Button
Delete Button Options
E82
Fn1 + Shutter Button
E83
Shoot with ISO sensitivity set to Auto
Monochrome
Preset manual menus
Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial
E84
Fn2 Button
Fn1 Guide Display
E85
Customize My Menu
Registering into My Menu
Choose the menu item to be registered and press the kbutton
E86
GPS Options
Reset File Numbering
E87
GPS Reception Indicator
Recording GPS Data on Pictures
E88
Pictures with Recorded Position Information
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited
Eye-Fi Upload
E89
MF Distance Indicator Units
Reverse Indicators
You can switch the flash to be used
Flash Control
Reset All
E91
Setup Menu
E92
Quick Menu
Shooting Menu
E93
Firmware Version
E94
Others
Displays the current camera firmware version
Display Cause/Solution
Error Messages
E95
Error Messages
Yes Backup the data to a computer before formatting
E96
Format card?
E97
E98
E99
File and Folder Names
E100
E101
File and Folder Names
E102
Optional Accessories
ME88
Attaching AC Adapter EH-5b and Power Connector EP-5A
Filter
Lens Hood
E103
Press Jnself-timer on the rotary multi selector
Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3
E104
Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3
E105
E106
Troubleshooting Caring for the Products
Specifications
Caring for the Camera
Index
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
See Error Messages E95 for more information
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
Shooting Issues
Selected in special effects mode
When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama Available
111 Setup menu No sound when
111 Not light Area position or scene mode
When the noise reduction function is in operation
Fill flash
Corrected
On shooting conditions Results are not as
Playback Issues
Cannot select
Printer to select paper size Paper size with
With the printer
Technical Notes and Index
Caring for the Products
Camera
F10
Battery
Caring for the Products
Battery Charger
F11
Memory Cards
F12
Cleaning
Caring for the Camera
Storage
F13
F14
Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7700 Digital Camera
Specifications
F15
F16
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14
Battery Charger MH-24
Specifications
Supported Standards
AVC Patent Portfolio License
F18
Symbols
Battery charger 16 Battery level indicator
Index
Numerics
F20
F21
Framing grid 12, 110, E71
F22
Rscn E100
F23
F24
F25
FX2G0111