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Nikon P7700 manual Select a Shooting Mode, Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode

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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.

•The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A.

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Auto mode

•The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes to A.

Shooting mode icon
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•See “Monitor Screen” (A 12) for more information.

CNote on the Flash

In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the flash (A56).

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Nikon COOLPIXP7700BLK manual Select a Shooting Mode, Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode

Contents

Reference Manual Coolpix P7700 Recommended Features Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This FirstAbout This Manual IiiRead This First Other InformationInformation and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesDisposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedFor Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or childFor Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryVii Do not immerse in or expose to waterViii Modifications Interface CablesDefects or other reproductive harm Nikon IncWalt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkTable of Contents Table of Contents Xii110 Xiii101 Xiv E68 E69E71 E72Xvi Camera Body 111Lens E103Tripod socket Battery-chamber Camera BodyParts of the Camera and Main FunctionsPrinciple Functions of the Controls For ShootingW1 function 1 button Assigned function setting Control Main Function Display or exit the quick menuDisplay and hide the menu Dmenu button ExposureFor Playback Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed Display individual images of a sequenceAttaching the Camera Strap Attaching and Detaching the Lens CapLens Cap Attach the strap at two placesMore Information Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the MonitorSee Closing the Monitor and Power A23 for more information Switching the Monitor Screen sButton Display informationInformation hidden Display photo informationOnce the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed Basic Menu OperationsPress the dbutton Use the rotary multi selector to select a menu itemSwitching Among Menu Tabs Basic Menu OperationsTab Types TabsMonitor Screen 9999Eye-Fi communication indicator 114, E89114, E88 101, E29Full-frame display A32 Monitor ScreenTone level information display1 A9 114 93, E1591, E18 Current image number/totalBasics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Charge the BatteryPrepare the included Battery Charger MH-24 AC Power Supply There is a problem with the battery. ImmediatelyUnderstanding Charge Lamp Flashes quicklyPreparation 2 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverHigh Temperature Caution Removing the BatteryPreparation 2 Insert the Battery Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory cardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory CardInternal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardPress the power switch to turn on the camera Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingTurn the Camera On Open the monitor and remove the lens capClosing the Monitor and Power Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Turn the Camera OnSetting the Display Language, Date, and Time Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k buttonPress Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton or K. Year/Month/DayClock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingPress H, I, Jor Kto set date and time, Press the kbuttonSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information Select a Shooting ModeRotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Changing the Settings When Shooting Available Shooting ModesFast motion movies, Ten different effects are availableUsing a Tripod Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the pictureUsing the Zoom Digital Zoom and InterpolationRotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom Zoom outFocus and Shoot AF-assist IlluminatorTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot See Focus and Exposure A31 for more informationFocus and Exposure Focus and ShootFocus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green Subject Is Too Close to the CameraPlay Back Images Press the cplayback buttonUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Viewing PicturesDeleting Multiple Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDelete Unwanted Images Shooting Features AAuto ModeChanging AAuto Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsXScene auto selector default setting a Viewing a Description Help Information of Each SceneDigital zoom is not available Characteristics of Each SceneScene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Landscape IDusk/dawn JNight landscapeShot Selector a Food Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacroMemory even after the camera is turned off Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Panorama Automatically See Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama E3Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection Pet Portrait Auto ReleaseFocus Area ContinuousCamera focuses on the center of the first frame shot Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed whenUsing Skin Softening Viewing 3D PhotographySkin softening can also be applied to saved images A93 It may take more time to save imagesSpecial 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 dialExposure mode Shutter speed A82 Aperture value A49 Auto A50 Dial Manual A50 Adjusted by the mainAdjusting the Shutter Speed Adjusting the Aperture ValueFor NUser settings Mode Aperture Value F-number and ZoomAProgrammed auto BShutter-priority autoCAperture-priority auto ManualControl Range of the Shutter Speed See Customize command dials A112 for more informationChanging A, B, C, DModes Fand NUser Settings Modes Saving Settings in E, For NMode Save User SettingsChoose Yes and press the kbutton Fand NUser Settings ModesConfirmation Screen of User Settings Changing E, For N Mode Settings Resetting for E, Fand NFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Self-timer A59/ Smile timer A60/ Remote controlDFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56 GAF area modeUsing the Flash Flash Modes Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorWhen the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at Woff Lower the Kflash pop-up Control to raise the flashAvailable Flash Modes Flash Mode Setting Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Built-in Flash Auto with Red-eye ReductionUsing the Self-timer When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFFSee Self-timer after release A110 for more information Press the shutter-release button all the wayShooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile Timer Press Jnself-timer on the multi selectorN, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait Finish shootingReleasing the Shutter Manually When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesSee Autofocus A86 for more information Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Press Ipfocus mode on the multi selectorChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned onFocus Mode Setting Available Focus ModesMacro Close-up AutofocusList of the Default Settings Features Not Available in CombinationDefault settings in scene mode are described below W11Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation ValueExposure Compensation During Movie Recording Exposure compensation valueDial Function C, D Position Available functions differ according to the shooting modeQuick menu dial mark Quick menu button Standard Available Quick MenuSelect xChoose color temp. of White balance Using the Quick Menu FeaturesRotate the quick menu dial to select a quick menu Use the multi selector to select a menu itemSubject tracking and Target finding AF are not available Metering A71 AF area mode A71 Continuous A71Function C, D,1 Custom Picture Control A71 Options Available in the Shooting Menu If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, orAutofocus to Face priority A85, Auto, Manual Center normal, Center wide, Subject tracking orA71 is set to Matrix or Spot and AF area mode Flash control mode is TTLAvailable Specialized Menu for E, For N Mm, 200 mm, Current zoom position or Not storedSet. This setting is not applied to the setup menu settings F4000×3000 Changing the Image Quality and Image SizeAvailable Image Quality Image Quality Setting Changing the Image Quality and Image SizeCoolpix P7700 NRW RAW Images Recording of NRW RAW and Jpeg Images at the Same TimeImage Size Setting Available Image SizeNumber of Exposures Remaining Printing Images of SizeFeatures Not Available in Combination Setting DescriptionFeatures Not Available in Combination Cannot be setFeatures Not Available in Combination A71 Operates using the Single AF settingPhoto info Virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting When shooting with Target finding AF A75ISO 40003 to 1/2 s 40003 to 1/4 s 40003 to 2 s Control Range of the Shutter SpeedC, DModes Continuous H 120 fps 4000 to 1/125 s During Movie Custom Setting ModeDmode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO Shooting Focusing on SubjectUsing the Target Finding AF Using Face Detection Focusing on SubjectViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Area mode A71Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2 Frame Subject to be Focused on Using CameraFocus Lock AutofocusHow to Attach the Speedlight Speedlights External Flash UnitSpeedlights SB-R200SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-600 Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesSpeedlights External Flash Unit SU-800, SB-400 or SB-R200 Speedlights External Flash Unit Playback Zoom Operations During Playback ZoomOperations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display Available Playback Menus VignettePictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Using the Screen for Selecting Images Follow the procedure described below to select imagesPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selectionConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems WindowsStart the installer Using ViewNXFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveConnecting the USB Cable When using WindowsImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the ComputerViewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNXRotate the mode dial to eor h Movies can be recorded using the following 2 modesRecording Movies 101Recording Movies Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording102 103 Changing Movie Mode and Movie Custom Setting Mode Settings 104Recording HS High Speed Movies External MicrophonesDial position Function Emovie Hmovie Available functions differ according to the movie mode105 106 Function Emovie Shooting mode A108107 108 Painting default setting, Cross process, SoftAvailable Movie Menus Adjusting the Volume Playing Back MoviesOperations Available During Movie Playback 109Setup Menu Self-timer mode110 Panorama assist, or 3D photographyIs 1 step Setup Menu111 112 Standard rotation113 114 E10 E19E21 E26Press the multi selector Ip focus mode Adjust the focusWhen Kis pressed, first the camera is focused with Taking Pictures With Manual FocusUsing Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Taking Pictures with Easy PanoramaSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button WNormalUsing Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back When the guide showing the shooting point reachesExample of Moving the Camera Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayedViewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Panorama Assist Select UPanorama assist and press the k buttonShoot the next picture Press the kbutton again to reselect the directionPress the kbutton when shooting is completed Using Panorama AssistRExposure Lock Indicator Panorama Creation with Panorama MakerPlaying Images in a Sequence Sequence Display OptionsChanging Key Picture in Sequence Sequence displayPlaying Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceDeleting Images in a Sequence Editing Features Editing Still ImagesE10 Original Pictures and Edited CopiesRestrictions on Image Editing E11Editing Still Images KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastE12 Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouchSetting level, and press the kbutton ESkin Softening Softening Skin TonesPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Confirm the results and press the kbuttonAdjust the effect and press the kbutton PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter EffectsCheck the effect and press the kbutton E14GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to PicturesDesired frame thickness and press the k ButtonE16 RStraighten Compensating for Picture SlantingFnrw RAW Processing Creating Jpeg Images from NRW Images An NRW RAW processed Jpeg image is created Set the NRW RAW processing parametersE17 ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press KbuttonE18 Image SizeWhen connecting using the included audio/video cable When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E19Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV When Nothing Appears on the TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E20Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned onConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Printing Individual ImagesSet the number of copies and paper size Printing startsTo exit the print menu, press the dbutton Printing Multiple ImagesE23 Current print/total number of prints E24Print all images E25 Paper SizePrinting Pictures See Printing Images of Size 11 A78 for more informationEditing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the MoviePress Hor Ito choose KChoose end point E26Editing Movies Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureE27 Quick Menu AImage Quality and Image SizeAMovie Options Normal Speed MoviesHS Movie eMovie Mode Only Maximum Movie LengthE29 Quick MenuRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie E30Recording Playback 15 s Min Playback MinXiso 80-200,Y ISO 80-400,ZISO 80-800, fixed range SensitivityE31 E32 CWhite Balance Adjusting Hue E33Fine Adjustment of White Balance Color TemperatureFour directions are a amber, B blue, G green and M DirectionsUsing Preset Manual Using the Previously Measured White Balance ValueItems can also be chosen by rotating the main command dial E35Choose the number of pictures to shoot and press Choose the range of increment correctionPress the quick menu button or the kbutton E36Color temperature changed for each one Shooting mode Exposure WhiteE37 Bracketing Tv Automatically Tv means Time value ExposureE38 Coolpix Picture ControlPress Hor Ito highlight the desired setting Press Jor Kto choose a valueE39 View Grid of Coolpix Picture ControlNeutral and 4 for Vivid Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustE40 Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom Press Jor Kto adjust the saturationE41 Contrast, Saturation and a AutoShooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls KbuttonMetering E43Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode Metering AreaContinuous Shooting E44Interval Timer Shooting Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timerShooting for the Continuous setting, and then E45Camera returns to shooting screen Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbuttonE46 AF Area Mode When non-human subjects areE47 Focus areas up to 9 thatE48 Center of the frameTake a picture AreaUsing Subject Tracking E49Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject E50Reference Section Digital zoom is not availableAutofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingFlash Exp. Comp E51Noise Reduction Filter Built-in ND FilterE52 Effects of the Built-in ND FilterDistortion Control Active D-LightingE53 Active D-Lighting Versus D-LightingE54 Zoom MemoryStartup Zoom Position Default setting is Off Exposure PreviewFocus-coupled Metering E55Commander Mode E56Using the Commander Mode E57Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less Approx m 16 ft or less Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or lessMovie and Movie Custom Setting Menus Shooting Mode Movie Custom Setting OnlyCustom Picture Control Movie Custom Setting Only Specialized Menu for E, For NBuilt-in ND Filter Movie Custom Setting Only Movie and Movie Custom Setting MenusWind Noise Reduction E59Playback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderUse the multi selector to choose Select Images, and press the kbuttonE61 Playback MenuDeleting All Print Orders Print DateBSlide Show Slide show beginsChoose End or Restart E62Delete E63Protect FRotate ImageE64 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletionEVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice MemosPress the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopy HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the kbutton E66CSequence Display Options XChoose Key PictureE67 Message Memory contains no imagesI3984×2656 or H3000×3000 Welcome ScreenE68 Time Zone and Date E69Hour minute Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/YearSetting the Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press ButtonPress K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zoneBars A12 Monitor SettingsE71 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures E72Print Date and Print Order Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint dateE73 Self-timer After ReleaseVibration Reduction E74 AF AssistISO Sensitivity Step Value E75 Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom E76 Zoom SpeedFixed Aperture Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsRecord Orientation E77Auto Off Setting Rotate TallAuto Off E78Format Memory/Format Card LanguageFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory CardsTV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVExternal Mic Sensitivity E80Customize Command Dials Command Dial RotationMulti Selector Right Press E81E82 Delete Button OptionsAE/AF Lock Button Fn1 + Shutter Button E83Shoot with ISO sensitivity set to Auto MonochromeE84 Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector DialPreset manual menus E85 Fn1 Guide DisplayFn2 Button Customize My Menu Registering into My MenuChoose the menu item to be registered and press the kbutton E86E87 Reset File NumberingGPS Options GPS Reception Indicator Recording GPS Data on PicturesE88 Pictures with Recorded Position InformationEye-Fi Communication Indicator Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibitedEye-Fi Upload E89MF Distance Indicator Units Reverse IndicatorsYou can switch the flash to be used Flash ControlReset All E91Setup Menu E92Quick Menu Shooting MenuE93 Firmware Version E94Others Displays the current camera firmware versionE95 Error MessagesDisplay Cause/Solution Error Messages Yes Backup the data to a computer before formattingE96 Format card?E97 E98 E99 File and Folder Names E100E101 File and Folder NamesME88 Optional AccessoriesE102 Attaching AC Adapter EH-5b and Power Connector EP-5A FilterLens Hood E103E104 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3Press Jnself-timer on the rotary multi selector Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 E105E106 Troubleshooting Caring for the Products SpecificationsCaring for the Camera IndexTroubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesSee Error Messages E95 for more information Problem Cause/SolutionTroubleshooting Shooting Issues Selected in special effects mode When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama Available111 Setup menu No sound when 111 Not light Area position or scene modeWhen the noise reduction function is in operation Fill flashCorrected On shooting conditions Results are not asPlayback Issues Cannot select Printer to select paper size Paper size withWith the printer Technical Notes and IndexCaring for the Products CameraCaring for the Products BatteryF10 Battery Charger F11Memory Cards F12Cleaning Caring for the CameraStorage F13Nikon Coolpix P7700 Digital Camera SpecificationsF14 Specifications F15F16 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 Battery Charger MH-24Specifications Supported StandardsAVC Patent Portfolio License F18Symbols Battery charger 16 Battery level indicatorIndex NumericsF20 F21 Framing grid 12, 110, E71F22 Rscn E100F23 F24 F25 FX2G0111

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

•See “Monitor Screen” (A12) for more information.

•See “Monitor Screen” (A 12) for more information.