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After reading, please keep this manual. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (Avii-ix) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P600 digital camera.
After reading, please keep this manual. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (Avii-ix) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera. ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P600 digital camera.
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...buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold. • In this manual, images are referred to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in this manual may differ from monitor display samples so that should be read before using the camera...; Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you want to as "memory cards" in this manual: Symbol B C A/E/F Description This icon indicates cautions and information that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown. • Illustrations and monitor...
...buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold. • In this manual, images are referred to as the "default setting." • The names of menu items displayed in this manual may differ from monitor display samples so that should be read before using the camera...; Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you want to as "memory cards" in this manual: Symbol B C A/E/F Description This icon indicates cautions and information that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown. • Illustrations and monitor...
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...Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that the information in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Unless... it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as passes...
...Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that the information in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Unless... it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as passes...
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction ...ii Read This First ...ii About This Manual ...iii Information and Precautions ...iv For Your Safety ...vii WARNINGS ...vii Notices ...x Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network xii Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 ...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction ...ii Read This First ...ii About This Manual ...iii Information and Precautions ...iv For Your Safety ...vii WARNINGS ...vii Notices ...x Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network xii Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 ...
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... Selector 59 Using the Flash ...60 Using the Self-timer...63 Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer 64 Using Focus Mode...65 Taking Images with Manual Focus 67 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 69 Default Settings...70 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu 72 Common Options...72 For...
... Selector 59 Using the Flash ...60 Using the Self-timer...63 Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer 64 Using Focus Mode...65 Taking Images with Manual Focus 67 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation 69 Default Settings...70 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu 72 Common Options...72 For...
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... selector (multi selector 3, 5, 59 16 Tripod socket 17 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 20, 24 * Also referred to as the "multi selector" in this manual. 2
... selector (multi selector 3, 5, 59 16 Tripod socket 17 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 20, 24 * Also referred to as the "multi selector" in this manual. 2
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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1/250 F5.6 1 2 3 456 1/250 F5.6 10m 0s 9999 7 8 Focus area (target finding AF) 1 73, 75, 80 Focus area (center/manual) 2 40, 50, 73, 75, 83 Focus area (face detection, pet 3 detection 48, 64, 73, 75, 81 Focus area (subject tracking) 4 73, 75, E40 1/250 F5.6 9 10m 0s 9999 5 Spot metering area 73 6 Center-weighted area 73 View/hide histograms 7 10, 95, E63 Framing border (Moon or Bird8 watching scene mode, or snap- back zoom 49, E68 View/hide framing grid 9 10, 95, E63 16
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1/250 F5.6 1 2 3 456 1/250 F5.6 10m 0s 9999 7 8 Focus area (target finding AF) 1 73, 75, 80 Focus area (center/manual) 2 40, 50, 73, 75, 83 Focus area (face detection, pet 3 detection 48, 64, 73, 75, 81 Focus area (subject tracking) 4 73, 75, E40 1/250 F5.6 9 10m 0s 9999 5 Spot metering area 73 6 Center-weighted area 73 View/hide histograms 7 10, 95, E63 Framing border (Moon or Bird8 watching scene mode, or snap- back zoom 49, E68 View/hide framing grid 9 10, 95, E63 16
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... persons) c Night portrait (shooting an image of about 7 fps (when image quality is set to i 4608×3456). • The frame rate for the subject manually.
... persons) c Night portrait (shooting an image of about 7 fps (when image quality is set to i 4608×3456). • The frame rate for the subject manually.
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... is set the shutter speed and aperture value. l Aperture-priority auto (A54) Automatically adjusted. k Shutter-priority auto (A54) Adjusted by the command dial. m Manual (A54) Adjusted by the command dial. Shooting Features j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Images can be shot with greater control by setting the... shooting menu (A72) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for more information. 52
... is set the shutter speed and aperture value. l Aperture-priority auto (A54) Automatically adjusted. k Shutter-priority auto (A54) Adjusted by the command dial. m Manual (A54) Adjusted by the command dial. Shooting Features j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Images can be shot with greater control by setting the... shooting menu (A72) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for more information. 52
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... subject's background intentionally. • The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector. 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 m (Manual) Use to control the exposure according to +2 Exposure indicator EV in the exposure indicator of the 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 monitor. The degree of...
... subject's background intentionally. • The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector. 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 m (Manual) Use to control the exposure according to +2 Exposure indicator EV in the exposure indicator of the 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 monitor. The degree of...
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.... • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as you want in j (programmed auto), k (shutterpriority auto), l (aperture-priority auto) or m (manual). General Settings • Shooting modes j, k, l, m (A52) • Focus mode (A65) • Zoom position (A33) • Exposure compensation (A69) • Flash mode (A60) • Fn button...
.... • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as you want in j (programmed auto), k (shutterpriority auto), l (aperture-priority auto) or m (manual). General Settings • Shooting modes j, k, l, m (A52) • Focus mode (A65) • Zoom position (A33) • Exposure compensation (A69) • Flash mode (A60) • Fn button...
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... lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more at the position where G is saved in .) to W (off . 66 When the zoom ratio is turned off ). E Manual focus The focus can focus on subjects as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in .). C Focus Mode Setting • The setting may not be available with the Flash The...
... lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more at the position where G is saved in .) to W (off . 66 When the zoom ratio is turned off ). E Manual focus The focus can focus on subjects as approximately 1 cm (0.4 in .). C Focus Mode Setting • The setting may not be available with the Flash The...
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... the way to adjust the focus while checking the enlarged view. 0.3 • An enlarged view of the center area of the frame with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m or M, special effects mode, or Sports or Bird-watching scene mode. 1 Press the multi... selector I (D), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button. Manual focus 2 Use the multi selector to take the image. 3 Press the k button. • The set focus is assisted by highlighting areas that...
... the way to adjust the focus while checking the enlarged view. 0.3 • An enlarged view of the center area of the frame with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m or M, special effects mode, or Sports or Bird-watching scene mode. 1 Press the multi... selector I (D), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button. Manual focus 2 Use the multi selector to take the image. 3 Press the k button. • The set focus is assisted by highlighting areas that...
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Shooting Features C E (Manual Focus) • The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the monitor in step 2 serve as a guideline for low contrast subjects. • Peaking ... in focus when the gauge is in focus, check the image after shooting. • Set Assign side zoom control (A95) in the setup menu to Manual focus to a subject that are not in focus may be highlighted. • You can be changed by using Peaking in step 2.
Shooting Features C E (Manual Focus) • The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the monitor in step 2 serve as a guideline for low contrast subjects. • Peaking ... in focus when the gauge is in focus, check the image after shooting. • Set Assign side zoom control (A95) in the setup menu to Manual focus to a subject that are not in focus may be highlighted. • You can be changed by using Peaking in step 2.
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... of tones in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is Fireworks show scene mode (A45) or m (manual) (A54), exposure compensation cannot be used. • When the exposure compensation is set a negative (-) value. • The compensation value is applied to both the background...
... of tones in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is Fireworks show scene mode (A45) or m (manual) (A54), exposure compensation cannot be used. • When the exposure compensation is set a negative (-) value. • The compensation value is applied to both the background...
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... A4 0.0 O (pet portrait) W4 Y12 A9 0.0 g (moon) W4 n2s B4 0.0 L (bird-watching) W4 OFF A13 0.0 1 Smile timer can also be selected. 2 E (manual focus) cannot be selected. 3 The flash is fixed at fill flash with red-eye reduction flash mode. 9 A (autofocus) or D (macro close -up ) can be selected... is fixed at X (fill flash). The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. 7 A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected. 8 May switch to on or off ) when High ISO monochrome is selected. 4 The setting cannot be changed. 5 The ...
... A4 0.0 O (pet portrait) W4 Y12 A9 0.0 g (moon) W4 n2s B4 0.0 L (bird-watching) W4 OFF A13 0.0 1 Smile timer can also be selected. 2 E (manual focus) cannot be selected. 3 The flash is fixed at fill flash with red-eye reduction flash mode. 9 A (autofocus) or D (macro close -up ) can be selected... is fixed at X (fill flash). The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. 7 A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected. 8 May switch to on or off ) when High ISO monochrome is selected. 4 The setting cannot be changed. 5 The ...
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... camera's sensitivity to light. • Default setting: Auto When Auto is selected, E is displayed in the monitor while shooting if ISO sensitivity increases. • In m (manual) mode, when set to Auto or Fixed range auto, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100. Shooting Features Option Description A Metering Allows you to...
... camera's sensitivity to light. • Default setting: Auto When Auto is selected, E is displayed in the monitor while shooting if ISO sensitivity increases. • In m (manual) mode, when set to Auto or Fixed range auto, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100. Shooting Features Option Description A Metering Allows you to...
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... setting: 24 mm E46 Allows you to set whether or not to reflect the brightness to the shooting screen when the exposure is changed in m (manual) mode. • Default setting: Off E46 Shooting Features 74
... setting: 24 mm E46 Allows you to set whether or not to reflect the brightness to the shooting screen when the exposure is changed in m (manual) mode. • Default setting: Off E46 Shooting Features 74
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When Subject tracking is selected, E (manual focus) is fixed at D (2560 × 1920 pixels). Image size Continuous (A73) • When Pre-shooting cache is selected, Image size is fixed at C (2048 ... Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be adjusted. Exposure bracketing (A73) The flash is not available. Picture Control Lighting (A73) When using Active D-Lighting, Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be used with other than Off, Metering is not available (except for interval timer shooting). Restricted function Setting Description Focus mode (A65) When...
When Subject tracking is selected, E (manual focus) is fixed at D (2560 × 1920 pixels). Image size Continuous (A73) • When Pre-shooting cache is selected, Image size is fixed at C (2048 ... Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be adjusted. Exposure bracketing (A73) The flash is not available. Picture Control Lighting (A73) When using Active D-Lighting, Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be used with other than Off, Metering is not available (except for interval timer shooting). Restricted function Setting Description Focus mode (A65) When...
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... as the focus mode for shooting, the camera focuses at infinity regardless of the applied AF area mode option. • When set to E (manual focus), the AF area mode cannot be set to B (infinity), the autofocus mode operates using face detection regardless of the 9 focus areas containing ...more of the 9 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. AF area mode (A73) When AF area mode is set to Preset manual, Incandescent, Fluorescent or Choose color temp., or fine adjustment of white balance is set . Shooting Features Restricted function AF area mode Autofocus mode ...
... as the focus mode for shooting, the camera focuses at infinity regardless of the applied AF area mode option. • When set to E (manual focus), the AF area mode cannot be set to B (infinity), the autofocus mode operates using face detection regardless of the 9 focus areas containing ...more of the 9 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. AF area mode (A73) When AF area mode is set to Preset manual, Incandescent, Fluorescent or Choose color temp., or fine adjustment of white balance is set . Shooting Features Restricted function AF area mode Autofocus mode ...