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...United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in compliance with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and other documentation provided with the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii)... licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for any other use of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are...
...United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in compliance with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and other documentation provided with the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii)... licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for any other use of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are...
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...: A memory card is included if the camera was purchased in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your new camera. COOLPIX P7100 Digital Camera (with Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1) Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (with terminal cover) Battery Charger MH... 2 CD Reference Manual CD • Warranty * A plug adapter is not included with the camera. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the information provided in a country or region that any items are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 digital camera. Confirming...
...: A memory card is included if the camera was purchased in this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your new camera. COOLPIX P7100 Digital Camera (with Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1) Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (with terminal cover) Battery Charger MH... 2 CD Reference Manual CD • Warranty * A plug adapter is not included with the camera. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the information provided in a country or region that any items are missing, please contact the store where you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 digital camera. Confirming...
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...A1). A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; Introduction Read This First About This Manual If you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the...from monitor and viewfinder display samples so that should be more clearly shown. • Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. C This icon marks notes, information that monitor indicators can be read before using the camera...
...A1). A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; Introduction Read This First About This Manual If you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the...from monitor and viewfinder display samples so that should be more clearly shown. • Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. C This icon marks notes, information that monitor indicators can be read before using the camera...
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...and photography. About the User's Manual • No part of the documentation included with this product may result from the use with this electronic circuitry. iv The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with ... is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this...
...and photography. About the User's Manual • No part of the documentation included with this product may result from the use with this electronic circuitry. iv The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with ... is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this...
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction ...ii Read This First ...ii Confirming the Package Contents...ii About This Manual...iii Information and Precautions...iv For Your Safety...vi WARNINGS ...vi Notices ...ix Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Parts of the Camera ...2 The ...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction ...ii Read This First ...ii Confirming the Package Contents...ii About This Manual...iii Information and Precautions...iv For Your Safety...vi WARNINGS ...vi Notices ...ix Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Parts of the Camera ...2 The ...
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... Movie Menu 101 Playing Back Movies...102 General Camera Setup...103 The Setup Menu ...104 Reference Section...E1 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus E2 Using Panorama Assist...E3 A, B, C, D Modes...E5 A (Programmed Auto), B (Shutter-Priority Auto) or C (Aperture-Priority Auto)...E5... D (Manual) Mode ...E7 Editing Still Images...E9 Editing Features ...E9 k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation E11 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E11 e...
... Movie Menu 101 Playing Back Movies...102 General Camera Setup...103 The Setup Menu ...104 Reference Section...E1 Taking Pictures with Manual Focus E2 Using Panorama Assist...E3 A, B, C, D Modes...E5 A (Programmed Auto), B (Shutter-Priority Auto) or C (Aperture-Priority Auto)...E5... D (Manual) Mode ...E7 Editing Still Images...E9 Editing Features ...E9 k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation E11 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E11 e...
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... (b) Movie length 98, 100 29 Internal memory indicator 24 30 Aperture value 51 31 Focus area (for center 32, 55, 60 32 Focus area (for manual)........42, 43, 55, 60 33 Focus area (for auto 55, 60 34 Focus area (for face detection, pet detection 45, 55, 60, 65, 85 35... 37 Exposure indicator 53 38 ISO sensitivity 30, 73 39 Exposure compensation value 71 40 Active D-Lighting 55 41 Built-in ND filter 107 42 COOLPIX Picture Control 73 43 White balance 73 44 Continuous shooting mode..... 45, 50, 54 45 Backlighting (HDR 44 46 Auto bracketing 73 Self-timer 64...
... (b) Movie length 98, 100 29 Internal memory indicator 24 30 Aperture value 51 31 Focus area (for center 32, 55, 60 32 Focus area (for manual)........42, 43, 55, 60 33 Focus area (for auto 55, 60 34 Focus area (for face detection, pet detection 45, 55, 60, 65, 85 35... 37 Exposure indicator 53 38 ISO sensitivity 30, 73 39 Exposure compensation value 71 40 Active D-Lighting 55 41 Built-in ND filter 107 42 COOLPIX Picture Control 73 43 White balance 73 44 Continuous shooting mode..... 45, 50, 54 45 Backlighting (HDR 44 46 Auto bracketing 73 Self-timer 64...
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... chosen by pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button. • The "rotary multi selector" is magnified, this manual. Noise reduction filter * Items above * Select the item on the left or right. 2 Displayed for A, B, C, D, E, F and N modes, O (low noise night) mode, and u (special effects) mode...
... chosen by pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button. • The "rotary multi selector" is magnified, this manual. Noise reduction filter * Items above * Select the item on the left or right. 2 Displayed for A, B, C, D, E, F and N modes, O (low noise night) mode, and u (special effects) mode...
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... the shutter-release button halfway, you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way to refocus several times, or focus on using manual focus (E2). The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 Focus and Shoot B Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in scene mode). 33 C Focus Lock...
... the shutter-release button halfway, you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way to refocus several times, or focus on using manual focus (E2). The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 Focus and Shoot B Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in scene mode). 33 C Focus Lock...
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..., the camera records the image (A86). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on faces (see "Using Face Detection" (A85) for the subject manually. • The digital zoom is pressed halfway, the AF/ access lamp always lights in green. 40 e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting...
..., the camera records the image (A86). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on faces (see "Using Face Detection" (A85) for the subject manually. • The digital zoom is pressed halfway, the AF/ access lamp always lights in green. 40 e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j: Backlighting...
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...). Select special effects mode M d button M R tab (A13) Option AF area mode Description Choose how the focus area is determined from Face priority, Auto (default setting), Manual, Center (spot), Center (normal), or Center (wide). • The AF area mode can also be changed. Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Changing Special...
...). Select special effects mode M d button M R tab (A13) Option AF area mode Description Choose how the focus area is determined from Face priority, Auto (default setting), Manual, Center (spot), Center (normal), or Center (wide). • The AF area mode can also be changed. Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Changing Special...
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... shooting mode. E45 E52 Metering Choose how the camera meters the brightness of shutter speed and aperture value) according to Face priority, Auto (default setting), Manual, Center (spot), Center (normal), Center (wide) or Subject tracking. • The AF area mode can be selected by pressing the multi selector K (G). Determines the exposure...
... shooting mode. E45 E52 Metering Choose how the camera meters the brightness of shutter speed and aperture value) according to Face priority, Auto (default setting), Manual, Center (spot), Center (normal), Center (wide) or Subject tracking. • The AF area mode can be selected by pressing the multi selector K (G). Determines the exposure...
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... greater control by setting the quick menu (A73) or shooting menu (A54) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to the camera. D Manual (A53) Adjusted by the sub-command dial. Rotate the command dial to set to Auto (default setting), the camera has nine focus areas...
... greater control by setting the quick menu (A73) or shooting menu (A54) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to the camera. D Manual (A53) Adjusted by the sub-command dial. Rotate the command dial to set to Auto (default setting), the camera has nine focus areas...
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... are f/ 2.8 and f/5.6, respectively. • When Fixed aperture (A106) is set to On, zooming can shoot in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual). A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for shooting can be saved in the aperture value.
... are f/ 2.8 and f/5.6, respectively. • When Fixed aperture (A106) is set to On, zooming can shoot in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual). A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for shooting can be saved in the aperture value.
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... value measured by the camera is no longer displayed, or press the AE-L/AF-L button while pressing the w1 button. Shooting Features 1/250 F5.6 1342 D (Manual) (E7) Use to control the exposure according to +3 EV in the exposure indicator. B (Shutter-priority auto) (E5) Use to shoot fast moving subjects with a fast...
... value measured by the camera is no longer displayed, or press the AE-L/AF-L button while pressing the w1 button. Shooting Features 1/250 F5.6 1342 D (Manual) (E7) Use to control the exposure according to +3 EV in the exposure indicator. B (Shutter-priority auto) (E5) Use to shoot fast moving subjects with a fast...
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... size of the image. E53 At slow shutter speeds, pictures may hear the sound of contrast details in flash to Face priority, Auto (default setting), Manual, Center (spot), Center (normal), Center (wide) or Subject tracking. • The AF area mode can also be affected by pressing the multi selector K (G). E54 Set...
... size of the image. E53 At slow shutter speeds, pictures may hear the sound of contrast details in flash to Face priority, Auto (default setting), Manual, Center (spot), Center (normal), Center (wide) or Subject tracking. • The AF area mode can also be affected by pressing the multi selector K (G). E54 Set...
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... Modes) Up to three setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is possible in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings. • Frame the subject and shoot with the Quick Menu...
... Modes) Up to three setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is possible in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings. • Frame the subject and shoot with the Quick Menu...
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E 59 Choose the standard shooting mode (default setting is E 67 (manual focus). 58 Photo info Set the information displayed on the monitor when the mode dial is set (default setting is Show info). 15 Flash mode ...
E 59 Choose the standard shooting mode (default setting is E 67 (manual focus). 58 Photo info Set the information displayed on the monitor when the mode dial is set (default setting is Show info). 15 Flash mode ...
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E, F and N (User Setting Modes) Option AF area mode AF assist Description A Set the AF area mode for when the mode dial is not applied to Manual. The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set . Enable or disable the AF assist mode for when the mode dial is set E48 to the setup menu settings. This setting is set. E78 Shooting Features 59
E, F and N (User Setting Modes) Option AF area mode AF assist Description A Set the AF area mode for when the mode dial is not applied to Manual. The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set . Enable or disable the AF assist mode for when the mode dial is set E48 to the setup menu settings. This setting is set. E78 Shooting Features 59
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... k button. • See "Available Flash Modes" (A62) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to 14 ft) for more information. • When the manual flash is charging. You can be turned off ). 2 Press H (m flash mode) on . 4 Frame the subject and take pictures. - Features That Can Be Set Using the...
... k button. • See "Available Flash Modes" (A62) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to 14 ft) for more information. • When the manual flash is charging. You can be turned off ). 2 Press H (m flash mode) on . 4 Frame the subject and take pictures. - Features That Can Be Set Using the...