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