Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation | Nikon P7700 guide

Features That Can Be Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

When the exposure compensation is set for shooting, the brightness of the overall image can be adjusted to make it brighter or darker.

Shooting Features

Select the compensation value by rotating the exposure compensation dial.

	Setting	Explanation
	“+“ side	Make the subject brighter than the
	“+“ side	exposure set by the camera.
		exposure set by the camera.
	“-“ side	Make the subject darker than the
	“-“ side	exposure set by the camera.
		exposure set by the camera.

	“0“	Cancel the exposure compensation.

•When set to a value other than “0“, the Hmark and compensation value are displayed on the monitor screen and the exposure compensation dial mark turns on when shooting.

Exposure compensation dial mark

1/250 F5.6 1280

Exposure compensation value

CExposure Compensation Value

•If the exposure compensation value is set to a value other than 0.0 when the shooting mode is D (manual) mode, the exposure is not compensated and the standard value of exposure indicator will change.

•When the shooting mode is Fireworks show scene mode (A39), exposure compensation cannot be used.

•When the exposure compensation is set while using a flash, the compensation is applied to both the background exposure and to the flash output.

CExposure Compensation During Movie Recording

•The range of exposure compensation values that can be set is between -2 and +2.

•Once movie recording starts, the compensation value is not adjusted even when the exposure compensation dial is rotated.

•If the exposure compensation value is set to a value other than 0.0 when Shooting mode (A108) of the movie custom setting is Manual, the exposure is not compensated and the standard value of the exposure indicator will not change either.

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Nikon P7700 manual Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation Value, Exposure compensation value

Contents

Reference Manual Coolpix P7700 Recommended Features Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual IiiRead This First Other Information Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced For 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 child For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryVii Do not immerse in or expose to water Viii Modifications Interface Cables Defects or other reproductive harm Nikon IncWalt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Table of Contents Xii Xiii 101110 Xiv E68 E69E71 E72 Xvi Camera Body 111Lens E103 Tripod socket Battery-chamber Camera BodyParts 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 menuDisplay 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 CapLens 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 Switching the Monitor Screen sButton Display informationInformation hidden Display photo information Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed Basic Menu OperationsPress the dbutton Use the rotary multi selector to select a menu item Switching Among Menu Tabs Basic Menu OperationsTab Types Tabs Monitor Screen 9999 Eye-Fi communication indicator 114, E89114, E88 101, E29 Monitor Screen Tone level information display1 A9Full-frame display A32 114 93, E1591, E18 Current image number/total Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24Basics of Shooting and Playback AC Power Supply There is a problem with the battery. ImmediatelyUnderstanding Charge Lamp Flashes quickly Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory cardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory CardsRemoving 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 remainingTurn the Camera On Open the monitor and remove the lens cap Closing the Monitor and Power Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning 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 buttonPress 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 SettingPress H, I, Jor Kto set date and time, Press the kbutton Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting modeSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information Changing the Settings When Shooting Available Shooting ModesFast motion movies, Ten different effects are available Using a Tripod Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Using the Zoom Digital Zoom and InterpolationRotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom Zoom out Focus and Shoot AF-assist IlluminatorTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information Focus and Exposure Focus and ShootFocus 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 buttonUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Viewing Pictures Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode Delete Unwanted ImagesDeleting Multiple Images AAuto Mode Changing AAuto Mode SettingsShooting Features Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsXScene auto selector default setting a 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 Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection Pet Portrait Auto ReleaseFocus 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 PhotographySkin 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 dialExposure mode Shutter speed A82 Aperture value A49 Auto A50 Dial Manual A50 Adjusted by the main Adjusting the Shutter Speed Adjusting the Aperture ValueFor NUser settings Mode Aperture Value F-number and Zoom AProgrammed auto BShutter-priority autoCAperture-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 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Self-timer A59/ Smile timer A60/ Remote controlDFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56 GAF area mode Using 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 flash Available Flash Modes Flash Mode Setting Lowering the FlashEffective Range of the Built-in Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction Using 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 way Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile Timer Press Jnself-timer on the multi selectorN, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait Finish shooting When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes See Autofocus A86 for more information Shooting FeaturesReleasing the Shutter Manually 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 on Focus Mode Setting Available Focus ModesMacro 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 ValueExposure Compensation During Movie Recording 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 Using the Quick Menu FeaturesRotate the quick menu dial to select a quick menu 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 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 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 Image Quality Setting Changing the Image Quality and Image SizeCoolpix 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 settingPhoto info Virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting 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 Using Face Detection Focusing on SubjectViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Area mode A71 Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2 Frame Subject to be Focused on Using CameraFocus Lock Autofocus How to Attach the Speedlight Speedlights External Flash UnitSpeedlights 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 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 selection Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Using ViewNXFollow 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 WindowsImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the Computer Viewing Images Transfer images to the computerTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Rotate the mode dial to eor h Movies can be recorded using the following 2 modesRecording Movies 101 Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording 102Recording Movies 103 Changing Movie Mode and Movie Custom Setting Mode Settings 104Recording HS High Speed Movies 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 Adjusting the Volume Playing Back MoviesOperations Available During Movie Playback 109 Setup Menu Self-timer mode110 Panorama assist, or 3D photography Setup Menu 111Is 1 step 112 Standard rotation 113 114 E10 E19E21 E26 Press the multi selector Ip focus mode Adjust the focusWhen Kis pressed, first the camera is focused with Taking Pictures With Manual Focus Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back Taking Pictures with Easy PanoramaSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button WNormal Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back When the guide showing the shooting point reachesExample 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 buttonShoot the next picture Press the kbutton again to reselect the direction Press the kbutton when shooting is completed Using Panorama AssistRExposure Lock Indicator Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Playing Images in a Sequence Sequence Display OptionsChanging Key Picture in Sequence Sequence display Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Deleting Images in a SequencePlaying Images in a Sequence Editing Features Editing Still ImagesE10 Original Pictures and Edited Copies E11 Editing Still ImagesRestrictions on Image Editing KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastE12 Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch Setting level, and press the kbutton ESkin Softening Softening Skin TonesPress 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 EffectsCheck the effect and press the kbutton E14 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to PicturesDesired frame thickness and press the k 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 ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press KbuttonE18 Image Size When connecting using the included audio/video cable When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cableTurn 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 TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E20 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Printing Individual ImagesSet the number of copies and paper size Printing starts Printing Multiple Images E23To exit the print menu, press the dbutton E24 Print all imagesCurrent print/total number of prints E25 Paper SizePrinting Pictures See Printing Images of Size 11 A78 for more information Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the MoviePress Hor Ito choose KChoose end point E26 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture E27Editing Movies Quick Menu AImage Quality and Image SizeAMovie Options Normal Speed Movies HS Movie eMovie Mode Only Maximum Movie LengthE29 Quick Menu Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie E30Recording Playback 15 s Min Playback Min Sensitivity E31Xiso 80-200,Y ISO 80-400,ZISO 80-800, fixed range E32 CWhite Balance Adjusting Hue E33 Fine Adjustment of White Balance Color TemperatureFour directions are a amber, B blue, G green and M Directions Using Preset Manual Using the Previously Measured White Balance ValueItems 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 correctionPress the quick menu button or the kbutton E36 Color temperature changed for each one Shooting mode Exposure WhiteE37 Bracketing Tv Automatically Tv means Time value Exposure E38 Coolpix Picture Control Press Hor Ito highlight the desired setting Press Jor Kto choose a valueE39 View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust E40Neutral and 4 for Vivid Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom Press Jor Kto adjust the saturationE41 Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture ControlCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Kbutton Metering E43Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode Metering Area Continuous Shooting E44 Interval Timer Shooting Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timerShooting for the Continuous setting, and then E45 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton E46Camera returns to shooting screen AF Area Mode When non-human subjects areE47 Focus areas up to 9 that E48 Center of the frameTake a picture Area Using Subject Tracking E49 Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject E50Reference Section Digital zoom is not available Autofocus Mode Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingFlash Exp. Comp E51 Noise Reduction Filter Built-in ND FilterE52 Effects of the Built-in ND Filter Distortion Control Active D-LightingE53 Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Zoom Memory Startup Zoom PositionE54 Default setting is Off Exposure PreviewFocus-coupled Metering E55 Commander Mode E56 Using 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 less Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus Shooting Mode Movie Custom Setting OnlyCustom 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 MenusWind Noise Reduction E59 Playback Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderUse the multi selector to choose Select Images, and press the kbutton E61 Playback MenuDeleting All Print Orders Print Date BSlide Show Slide show beginsChoose End or Restart E62 Delete E63 Protect FRotate ImageE64 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion EVoice Memo Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopy HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the kbutton E66 CSequence Display Options XChoose Key PictureE67 Message Memory contains no images Welcome Screen E68I3984×2656 or H3000×3000 Time Zone and Date E69Hour minute Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Choose xTravel destination and press ButtonPress K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Monitor Settings E71Bars A12 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures E72Print Date and Print Order 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 Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsRecord Orientation E77 Auto Off Setting Rotate TallAuto Off E78 Format Memory/Format Card LanguageFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TVExternal Mic Sensitivity E80 Customize Command Dials Command Dial RotationMulti Selector Right Press E81 Delete Button Options AE/AF Lock ButtonE82 Fn1 + Shutter Button E83Shoot with ISO sensitivity set to Auto Monochrome Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial Preset manual menusE84 Fn1 Guide Display Fn2 ButtonE85 Customize My Menu Registering into My MenuChoose the menu item to be registered and press the kbutton E86 Reset File Numbering GPS OptionsE87 GPS Reception Indicator Recording GPS Data on PicturesE88 Pictures with Recorded Position Information Eye-Fi Communication Indicator Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibitedEye-Fi Upload E89 MF Distance Indicator Units Reverse IndicatorsYou can switch the flash to be used Flash Control Reset All E91 Setup Menu E92Quick Menu Shooting Menu E93 Firmware Version E94Others Displays the current camera firmware version Error Messages Display Cause/SolutionE95 Error Messages Yes Backup the data to a computer before formattingE96 Format card? E97 E98 E99 File and Folder Names E100 E101 File and Folder Names Optional Accessories E102ME88 Attaching AC Adapter EH-5b and Power Connector EP-5A FilterLens Hood E103 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 Press Jnself-timer on the rotary multi selectorE104 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 E105 E106 Troubleshooting Caring for the Products SpecificationsCaring for the Camera Index Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesSee 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 Available111 Setup menu No sound when 111 Not light Area position or scene mode When the noise reduction function is in operation Fill flashCorrected On shooting conditions Results are not as Playback Issues Cannot select Printer to select paper size Paper size withWith the printer Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products Camera Battery F10Caring for the Products Battery Charger F11 Memory Cards F12 Cleaning Caring for the CameraStorage F13 Specifications F14Nikon Coolpix P7700 Digital Camera Specifications F15 F16 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 Battery Charger MH-24Specifications Supported Standards AVC Patent Portfolio License F18 Symbols Battery charger 16 Battery level indicatorIndex Numerics F20 F21 Framing grid 12, 110, E71 F22 Rscn E100 F23 F24 F25 FX2G0111