C, DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting | Nikon P7700 instruction

Shooting Features

A, B, C, DModes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the quick menu (A67) or shooting menu (A70) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements.

•The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the

setting of AF area mode that can be selected in the A, B, Cor Dtab after pressing the dbutton.

•When AF area mode is set to Center (normal) (default setting), the camera will focus at the center area of the frame.

The procedure for shooting pictures at the desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure”.

The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in pictures to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same.

Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed and aperture value.

Sub-command dial

Main command dial

1/250	F5.6	1280
Shutter speed		Aperture
Shutter speed		value

		Exposure mode	Shutter speed (A 82)	Aperture value (A 49)
	A	Programmed auto	Automatically adjusted (flexible program is enabled by the main
		(A50)	command dial).
	B	Shutter-priority	Adjusted by the main	Automatically adjusted.
		auto (A50)	command dial.
	C	Aperture-priority	Automatically adjusted.	Adjusted by the sub-command
	C	auto (A 50)	Automatically adjusted.	dial.

	D Manual (A 50)		Adjusted by the main	Adjusted by the sub-command
	D Manual (A 50)		command dial.	dial.
			command dial.	dial.

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Nikon P7700 C, DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting, Sub-command dial, Auto A50 Dial Manual A50 Adjusted by the main

Contents

Reference Manual Coolpix P7700 Recommended Features Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This First Read This First About This ManualIii Other Information Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Vii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery Do not immerse in or expose to water Viii Modifications Interface Cables Walt Whitman Road Defects or other reproductive harmNikon Inc Melville, New York Table of Contents Table of Contents Xii Xiii 101110 Xiv E71 E68E69 E72 Xvi Lens Camera Body111 E103 Parts of the Camera and Main Tripod socket Battery-chamberCamera Body Functions Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Display and hide the menu Dmenu button W1 function 1 button Assigned function settingControl Main Function Display or exit the quick menu Exposure For Playback Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed Display individual images of a sequence Lens Cap Attaching the Camera StrapAttaching and Detaching the Lens Cap Attach the strap at two places Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor See Closing the Monitor and Power A23 for more informationMore Information Information hidden Switching the Monitor Screen sButtonDisplay information Display photo information Press the dbutton Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changedBasic Menu Operations Use the rotary multi selector to select a menu item Tab Types Switching Among Menu TabsBasic Menu Operations Tabs Monitor Screen 9999 114, E88 Eye-Fi communication indicator114, E89 101, E29 Monitor Screen Tone level information display1 A9Full-frame display A32 91, E18 11493, E15 Current image number/total Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding Charge Lamp AC Power SupplyThere is a problem with the battery. Immediately Flashes quickly Insert the battery Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInsert the memory card Formatting a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the cameraCheck the battery level and number of exposures remaining Open the monitor and remove the lens cap Turning the Camera On and Off Closing the Monitor and PowerPower Saving Function Auto Off Turn the Camera On Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press the kbutton or K. Year/Month/Day Press H, I, Jor Kto set date and time, Clock BatteryChanging the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Press the kbutton Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting modeSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information Fast motion movies, Changing the Settings When ShootingAvailable Shooting Modes Ten different effects are available Ready the camera Using a TripodFrame a Picture Frame the picture Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom Using the ZoomDigital Zoom and Interpolation Zoom out To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Focus and ShootAF-assist Illuminator See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information Focus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green Focus and ExposureFocus and Shoot Subject Is Too Close to the Camera Use the multi selector to view previous or next images Play Back ImagesPress the cplayback button Viewing Pictures Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Delete Unwanted ImagesDeleting Multiple Images AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsShooting Features XScene auto selector default setting a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesChanging Scene Mode Settings Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene Characteristics of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesDigital zoom is not available Landscape IDusk/dawn JNight landscape Food Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacro Memory even after the camera is turned offShot Selector a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Panorama Automatically See Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama E3 Focus Area Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionPet Portrait Auto Release Continuous Camera focuses on the center of the first frame shot Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed when Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A93 Using Skin SofteningViewing 3D Photography 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 Exposure mode Shutter speed A82 Aperture value A49 C, DModes Setting the Exposure for ShootingSub-command dial Auto A50 Dial Manual A50 Adjusted by the main For NUser settings Mode Adjusting the Shutter SpeedAdjusting the Aperture Value Aperture Value F-number and Zoom CAperture-priority auto AProgrammed autoBShutter-priority auto Manual See Customize command dials A112 for more information Changing A, B, C, DModesControl Range of the Shutter Speed Fand NUser Settings Modes Saving Settings in E, For NMode Save User Settings Fand NUser Settings Modes Confirmation Screen of User SettingsChoose Yes and press the kbutton Changing E, For N Mode Settings Resetting for E, Fand N DFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorSelf-timer A59/ Smile timer A60/ Remote control GAF area mode When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at Woff Using the Flash Flash ModesFeatures That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Lower the Kflash pop-up Control to raise the flash Available Flash Modes Effective Range of the Built-in Flash Flash Mode SettingLowering the Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction See Self-timer after release A110 for more information Using the Self-timerWhen the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF Press the shutter-release button all the way N, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile TimerPress Jnself-timer on the multi selector Finish shooting When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes See Autofocus A86 for more information Shooting FeaturesReleasing the Shutter Manually Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene Using Focus ModePress Ipfocus mode on the multi selector Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned on Macro Close-up Focus Mode SettingAvailable Focus Modes Autofocus List of the Default Settings Features Not Available in Combination Default settings in scene mode are described below W11 Exposure Compensation During Movie Recording Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Value Exposure compensation value Available functions differ according to the shooting mode Quick menu dial mark Quick menu buttonDial Function C, D Position Available Quick Menu Select xChoose color temp. of White balanceStandard Rotate the quick menu dial to select a quick menu Using the Quick MenuFeatures Use the multi selector to select a menu item Metering A71 AF area mode A71 Continuous A71 Function C, D,1 Custom Picture Control A71Subject tracking and Target finding AF are not available Autofocus to Face priority A85, Auto, Manual Options Available in the Shooting MenuIf Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, or 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 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image QualityF4000×3000 Coolpix P7700 NRW RAW Images Image Quality SettingChanging the Image Quality and Image Size 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 Photo info Virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting Features Not Available in CombinationA71 Operates using the Single AF setting When shooting with Target finding AF A75 Control Range of the Shutter Speed C, DModesISO 40003 to 1/2 s 40003 to 1/4 s 40003 to 2 s During Movie Custom Setting Mode Dmode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISOContinuous H 120 fps 4000 to 1/125 s Focusing on Subject Using the Target Finding AFShooting Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Using Face DetectionFocusing on Subject Area mode A71 Focus Lock Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera Autofocus Speedlights How to Attach the SpeedlightSpeedlights External Flash Unit SB-R200 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Speedlights External Flash UnitSB-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 Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Using the Screen for Selecting ImagesFollow the procedure described below to select images Press the kbutton to apply the image selection Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Windows Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software Start the installerUsing ViewNX Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Connecting the USB CableWhen using Windows Transferring Images to the Computer Terminate the connection Viewing ImagesTransfer images to the computer Start ViewNX Recording Movies Rotate the mode dial to eor hMovies can be recorded using the following 2 modes 101 Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording 102Recording Movies 103 Recording HS High Speed Movies Changing Movie Mode and Movie Custom Setting Mode Settings104 External Microphones Available functions differ according to the movie mode 105Dial position Function Emovie Hmovie 106 Shooting mode A108 107Function Emovie Painting default setting, Cross process, Soft Available Movie Menus108 Operations Available During Movie Playback Adjusting the VolumePlaying Back Movies 109 110 Setup MenuSelf-timer mode Panorama assist, or 3D photography Setup Menu 111Is 1 step 112 Standard rotation 113 114 E21 E10E19 E26 When Kis pressed, first the camera is focused with Press the multi selector Ip focus modeAdjust the focus Taking Pictures With Manual Focus Select VEasy panorama and press the k button Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backTaking Pictures with Easy Panorama WNormal Example of Moving the Camera Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backWhen the guide showing the shooting point reaches Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Shoot the next picture Using Panorama AssistSelect UPanorama assist and press the k button Press the kbutton again to reselect the direction RExposure Lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedUsing Panorama Assist Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Changing Key Picture in Sequence Playing Images in a SequenceSequence Display Options Sequence display Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Deleting Images in a SequencePlaying Images in a Sequence E10 Editing FeaturesEditing Still Images Original Pictures and Edited Copies E11 Editing Still ImagesRestrictions on Image Editing E12 KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose Setting level, and press the kbuttonESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Confirm the results and press the kbutton Check the effect and press the kbutton Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects E14 Desired frame thickness and press the k GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageJBlack Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures Button RStraighten Compensating for Picture Slanting Fnrw RAW Processing Creating Jpeg Images from NRW ImagesE16 Set the NRW RAW processing parameters E17An NRW RAW processed Jpeg image is created E18 ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyUse the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton Image Size Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When connecting using the included audio/video cableWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable E19 Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV E20 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintConnecting the Camera to a Printer Camera is automatically turned on Set the number of copies and paper size Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Individual Images Printing starts Printing Multiple Images E23To exit the print menu, press the dbutton E24 Print all imagesCurrent print/total number of prints Printing Pictures E25Paper Size See Printing Images of Size 11 A78 for more information Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point Editing MoviesExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie E26 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture E27Editing Movies AMovie Options Quick MenuAImage Quality and Image Size Normal Speed Movies E29 HS Movie eMovie Mode OnlyMaximum Movie Length Quick Menu Recording Playback 15 s Min Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MovieE30 Playback Min Sensitivity E31Xiso 80-200,Y ISO 80-400,ZISO 80-800, fixed range E32 CWhite Balance Adjusting Hue E33 Four directions are a amber, B blue, G green and M Fine Adjustment of White BalanceColor Temperature Directions Items can also be chosen by rotating the main command dial Using Preset ManualUsing the Previously Measured White Balance Value E35 Press the quick menu button or the kbutton Choose the number of pictures to shoot and pressChoose the range of increment correction E36 E37 Color temperature changed for each oneShooting mode Exposure White Bracketing Tv Automatically Tv means Time value Exposure E38 Coolpix Picture Control E39 Press Hor Ito highlight the desired settingPress Jor Kto choose a value View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust E40Neutral and 4 for Vivid E41 Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomPress Jor Kto adjust the saturation Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Creating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DModeCustom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control Kbutton Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode MeteringE43 Metering Area Continuous Shooting E44 Shooting for the Continuous setting, and then Interval Timer ShootingUse the multi selector to select XIntvl timer E45 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E46Camera returns to shooting screen E47 AF Area ModeWhen non-human subjects are Focus areas up to 9 that Take a picture E48Center of the frame Area Using Subject Tracking E49 Reference Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectE50 Section Digital zoom is not available Flash Exp. Comp Autofocus ModeAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording E51 E52 Noise Reduction FilterBuilt-in ND Filter Effects of the Built-in ND Filter E53 Distortion ControlActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Zoom Memory Startup Zoom PositionE54 Focus-coupled Metering Default setting is OffExposure Preview E55 Commander Mode E56 Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less Approx m 16 ft or less Using the Commander ModeE57 Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less Custom Picture Control Movie Custom Setting Only Movie and Movie Custom Setting MenusShooting Mode Movie Custom Setting Only Specialized Menu for E, For N Wind Noise Reduction Built-in ND Filter Movie Custom Setting OnlyMovie and Movie Custom Setting Menus E59 Use the multi selector to choose Select Playback MenuAPrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Images, and press the kbutton Deleting All Print Orders E61Playback Menu Print Date Choose End or Restart BSlide ShowSlide show begins E62 Delete E63 E64 ProtectFRotate Image Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion Playing Voice Memos EVoice MemoRecording Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Select a copy option and press the kbutton Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopyHCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card E66 E67 CSequence Display OptionsXChoose Key Picture Message Memory contains no images Welcome Screen E68I3984×2656 or H3000×3000 Hour minute Time Zone and DateE69 Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Press K Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose xTravel destination and press Button Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Monitor Settings E71Bars A12 Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesE72 Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date Self-timer After Release Vibration ReductionE73 AF Assist ISO Sensitivity Step ValueE74 Enable or disable the digital zoom Digital ZoomE75 Zoom Speed Fixed ApertureE76 Record Orientation Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings E77 Auto Off Auto Off SettingRotate Tall E78 Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardLanguage Formatting Memory Cards External Mic Sensitivity TV SettingsAdjust the settings for connecting to a TV E80 Multi Selector Right Press Customize Command DialsCommand Dial Rotation E81 Delete Button Options AE/AF Lock ButtonE82 Shoot with ISO sensitivity set to Auto Fn1 + Shutter ButtonE83 Monochrome Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial Preset manual menusE84 Fn1 Guide Display Fn2 ButtonE85 Choose the menu item to be registered and press the kbutton Customize My MenuRegistering into My Menu E86 Reset File Numbering GPS OptionsE87 E88 GPS Reception IndicatorRecording GPS Data on Pictures Pictures with Recorded Position Information Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorSelect Disable where wireless devices are prohibited E89 You can switch the flash to be used MF Distance Indicator UnitsReverse Indicators Flash Control Reset All E91 Quick Menu Setup MenuE92 Shooting Menu E93 Others Firmware VersionE94 Displays the current camera firmware version Error Messages Display Cause/SolutionE95 E96 Error MessagesYes Backup the data to a computer before formatting Format card? E97 E98 E99 File and Folder Names E100 E101 File and Folder Names Optional Accessories E102ME88 Lens Hood Attaching AC Adapter EH-5b and Power Connector EP-5AFilter E103 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 Press Jnself-timer on the rotary multi selectorE104 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 E105 E106 Caring for the Camera Troubleshooting Caring for the ProductsSpecifications Index See Error Messages E95 for more information TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting Shooting Issues 111 Setup menu No sound when Selected in special effects modeWhen the scene mode is set to Easy panorama Available 111 Not light Area position or scene mode Corrected When the noise reduction function is in operationFill flash On shooting conditions Results are not as Playback Issues With the printer Cannot selectPrinter to select paper size Paper size with Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products Camera Battery F10Caring for the Products Battery Charger F11 Memory Cards F12 Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera F13 Specifications F14Nikon Coolpix P7700 Digital Camera Specifications F15 F16 Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14Battery Charger MH-24 Supported Standards AVC Patent Portfolio License F18 Index SymbolsBattery charger 16 Battery level indicator Numerics F20 F21 Framing grid 12, 110, E71 F22 Rscn E100 F23 F24 F25 FX2G0111