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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index...
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon...
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Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
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For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. COOLPIX P7000 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications...
Notices Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064...
Table of Contents For Your Safety ... ii WARNINGS ... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions ... 2 Parts of the Camera ... 4 Camera Body ...4 Monitor ...6 Basic Operations... 9 Command Dial ...9 f (Av/Tv) Button ...9 Quick Menu Dial and Quick Menu Button...10...
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Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode... 24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode...24 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ...25 Step 2 Frame a Picture...26 Using the Viewfinder ...26 Using the Zoom...27 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...28 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ...30 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ...30...
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Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A, B, C, D Modes) ...82 Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes)...84 Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking) ...88 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) ...90 Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ...92 Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)...96 Metering...98 Continuous ...99...
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Table of Contents Editing Pictures ...133 Picture Editing Functions ... 133 Editing Pictures... 135 k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ... 135 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast... 136 g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures... 137 j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures ... 138 e Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother...
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P7000 digital camera. This manual is written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
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Parts of the Camera Camera Body Eyelet for camera strap ...15 Exposure compensation dial... 43 Exposure compensation dial mark...43 Power switch/power-on lamp... 19, 181 Mode dial...44 Quick menu dial mark ...67 Quick menu button ...67 Quick menu dial...67 Microphone (stereo) ...132, 146 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1...
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External microphone connector ... 146 Eyelet for camera strap ...15 K (Flash pop-up) button...33 Diopter adjustment control...26 Autofocus (AF) lamp... 28 Flash lamp... 34 Viewfinder... 26 c (playback) button...30 Command dial ...9 x (monitor) button ... 14, 15 g (AE-L/AF-L) button ... 11, 185 C (list by date) button ...
Parts of the Camera Monitor Press the x (monitor) button to switch between displaying and hiding information (A14). The displayed information varies according to the camera settings and condition. Shooting 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 1342 1342 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1m00s...
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Parts of the Camera Playback Date of recording... 20 Time of recording ... 20 Protect icon...129 Volume indicator...132, 151 Battery level indicator ... 24 Monitor brightness boost indicator ... 15 Image quality ... 68 Image size ...70, 153 Movie options ...148 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames...
Basic Operations Command Dial You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to set any of the following functions. For Shooting Mode Programmed auto (mode dial set to A) Shutter-priority auto (mode dial set to B) Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C) Manual...
Basic Operations Quick Menu Dial and Quick Menu Button Rotate the quick menu dial to align the mark with the function that you want to set. Items such as a (image quality and image size) can be set. • When the quick menu button is pressed while shooting, the setting menu (quick menu) is displayed for the function that is selected with the mark.
g (AE-L/AF-L) Button When shooting still pictures, instead of pressing the shutter-release button halfway, you can use the AE-L/AF-L button to shoot with focus lock (A29). • The exposure and focus are locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Fully press the shutter-release button to release the shutter with the locked exposure and focus (default setting).
Basic Operations Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button. For Shooting Rotate to set the exposure/ Choose the option Display n (Self-timer/ Smile timer/ Remote control) menu...
d Button Press the d button to display the menu and to select options for the menu items. • Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A12). • Menu items can also be chosen by rotating the command dial. •...
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen In the menu screen that is displayed when the d button is pressed (A13), choose the left end tab to switch to the menu of the chosen tab. Shooting menu Picture Control Custom Picture Control Metering Continuous...
1 Available when the mode dial is set to A, B, C, D, E, F or N. 2 The shutter does not click when the focus is not locked and the AF lamp does not light up. 3 For details about the tone level information, see “Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A, B, C, D Modes)”...
First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-24 (supplied). Prepare the Battery Charger MH-24. If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Battery Charger. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
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CHARGE lamp Blinks Flickers When charging is complete, remove the battery, and then disconnect the Battery Charger from the electrical outlet. Notes on Battery Charger • The supplied Battery Charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14. •...
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A16). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Slide the cover latch to the Y side (1), and open the cover (2).
Removing the Battery Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off (A19) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown (1).
Setting the Display Language, Date and Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button.
Set the date and time. • To choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (date display order)). • To set the contents: Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H or I.
Inserting the Memory Card The recorded data is stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 79 MB) or on commercially available Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (A221). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on the memory card, and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.
Formatting a Memory Card If the message on the right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting (A182) permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any data you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point- and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A is displayed in A (auto) mode. Shutter speed (A61) Aperture value (A61) Internal memory indicator Pictures are recorded to internal memory (approx. 79 MB). When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures are recorded to the memory card.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone and speaker. • When using the flash (A32) to shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens.
Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom. Rotate in the g direction to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. Rotate in the f direction to zoom out so that the area visible increases in the frame.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the button is pressed halfway (A10), the camera focuses. • The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus area lights in green, and the AF lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
During Recording While the AF lamp or the indicator showing the number of exposures remaining is blinking, images are being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Cutting the power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (Playback) button. • The last picture shot is displayed in full- frame playback mode. • Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J or K to view previous or subsequent pictures.
Deleting Unnecessary Pictures Press the l button to delete the picture currently displayed on the monitor. Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button. • The picture that is deleted cannot be restored. • To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press the k button.
Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 21 ft.) for wide, and about 0.8 to 3 m (2 ft.
Setting the Flash Mode Press the K (flash pop-up) button. • Built-in flash is raised. • When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed to W (Off ). Press m (flash mode) on the rotary multi selector. •...
Using the Flash Shooting When Lighting is Poor or When the Flash is Set to W (Off) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration reduction (A175) to Off in the setup menu (A167).
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. Timer durations of two or ten seconds can be selected. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A175) in the setup menu (A167) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smile Timer) The camera detects smiling faces using face detection and releases the shutter automatically. The skin softening function makes a human subject’s skin appear smoother. This can be used when the shooting mode (A44) is A (auto) mode, the Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, or A, B, C, D, mode.
Press the shutter-release button when the required pictures have been taken. • Automatic shooting ends. • Shooting also ends in the situations below. - When 12 pictures have been taken - When five minutes have passed since pressing the shutter-release button in step 4 and no smiling faces have been detected Notes on Smile timer •...
Shooting with Remote Control Use the remote control ML-L3 (available separately) (A200) to release the shutter. It is convenient for taking self-portraits and effectively eliminates blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. • Use of a tripod is recommended during shooting with the remote control. Set Vibration reduction (A175) in the setup menu (A167) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
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Aim the transmitter at the infrared receiver on the front or rear of the camera (A4, 5) and press the send button. • Press the send button from a distance of 5 m (16 ft.) or less. • In the quick-response remote mode, once the subject is in focus, the shutter is released.
Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) or more, or 80 cm (2 ft.
Setting the Focus Mode Press p (focus mode) on the rotary multi selector. • The focus mode menu is displayed. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. • The mode selected for focus mode is displayed. •...
Using Focus Mode Using Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N or O (low noise night). Select a shooting mode with the mode dial (A44). Press p (focus mode) on the rotary multi selector to display the setup menu for focus mode.
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) When exposure compensation is set for shooting, the brightness of the entire image can be adjusted to make it brighter or darker. Select the compensation value by rotating the exposure compensation dial. • To make the subject brighter: adjust the exposure compensation to the “+”...
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial) When the mode dial is rotated next to the mark, the camera switches to the corresponding shooting mode shown below. A, B, C, D (A60) Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value.
Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) You can shoot with settings suitable for the scene simply by choosing one of the following scene modes. x Scene auto selector f Party/indoor b Portrait Z Beach c Landscape z Snow d Sports h Sunset e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn...
Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x Scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.
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Notes on Scene Auto Selector • The digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (Auto) mode (A24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A48). Focusing in Scene Auto Selector •...
Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 46) for more information on Scene auto selector scene mode. • The X shown for each scene is the setting for the flash mode when the built-in flash is raised (A32).
d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements of moving subjects can be captured clearly. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera continuously focuses using autofocus until you press the shutter-release button halfway to lock the focus.
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Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake.
h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Other settings can be selected. The self-timer and remote control are available. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.
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Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • The focus mode (A40) setting is changed to D (Macro close- up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.
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u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (A40) setting is changed to D (Macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • When the F mark on the monitor lights in green (when the zoom indicator is to the wide- angle side of the K icon), the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.
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Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other situations in which you do not want to use the flash. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. •...
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o Backlighting Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The self-timer and remote control are available.
Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration reduction (A175) to Off in the setup menu (A167).
Shoot the second picture. • Match the outline of the next picture so that 1/3 of the frame overlaps the previous picture, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image. Press the k button when shooting is completed.
Shooting Low-lit Scenes (Low Noise Night Mode) The ISO sensitivity is controlled automatically to a high level. This allows you to capture the atmosphere of a low-lit scene and shoot pictures with a low amount of noise without using the flash. It also reduces the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting at the telephoto zoom position.
Notes on Low Noise Night Mode • Although vibration is reduced even in low-lit environments, a tripod is recommended when not using a flash. Set Vibration reduction (A175) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. • Because the shooting is performed with ISO sensitivity set to a high level, the shot picture may be grainy.
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) A, B, C, D Modes By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto), and D (Manual). Not only you can set the shutter speed and aperture value yourself, but you can also select a variety of advanced settings, such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance with the quick menu dial (A10, 67).
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture value affect exposure. When the ISO sensitivity setting (A74) is changed, the range of shutter speeds and aperture values at which the correct exposure can be obtained also changes.
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) A (Programmed Auto) Mode The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value automatically for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. Frame the subject and shoot. • In the default setting, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.
B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode The user chooses the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture value automatically. • The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/2000 to eight seconds. Rotate the mode dial to B. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value.
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode The user chooses the aperture value; the camera selects the shutter speed automatically. Rotate the mode dial to C. Rotate the rotary multi selector to choose the aperture value (f/-number).
D (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value. • The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 60 seconds. Rotate the mode dial to D. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value.
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Focus and shoot. • In the default setting, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum of nine areas) (A84).
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) While shooting in A, B, C, D, E, F and N, you can set the following options. • Quick menu • AF area mode (A84) • Shooting menu (A90) Quick Menu The following functions can be set with the quick menu dial and the quick menu button.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) a Choosing the Image Quality and the Image Size You can set the image quality (compression ratio) and image size to be recorded. Image Quality See “Setting the Image Quality and the Image Size” (A 73) for more information. Choose the compression ratio applied to pictures.
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Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) COOLPIX P7000 NRW (RAW) images • The extension of the image taken is “.NRW. ” • No editing other than NRW (RAW) processing can be performed for pictures in the NRW (RAW) format.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Image Size See “Setting the Image Quality and the Image Size” (A 73) for more information. You can set the JPEG image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded with an image quality of Fine, Normal or Basic.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A70) and Image quality (A68) settings.
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Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) 1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed. 2 The print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.).
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Setting the Image Quality and the Image Size Rotate the quick menu dial to a and press the quick menu button. • The quick menu is displayed. • Rotate the mode dial (A44) to a setting other than D. Choose the type of Image quality (A68) with the rotary multi selector.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) b Setting the ISO Sensitivity See “Setting the ISO Sensitivity” (A 75) for more information. Setting the ISO sensitivity to a high level enables shooting when the light intensity is low. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Rotate the quick menu dial to b and press the quick menu button. • The quick menu is displayed. Choose the ISO sensitivity with the rotary multi selector.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) c Matching Image Colors with Colors as Seen with the Naked Eye (White Balance) See “Setting the White Balance” (A77) for more information. The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Setting the White Balance Rotate the quick menu dial to c and press the quick menu button. • The quick menu is displayed. Choose the type of white balance with the rotary multi selector and press I.
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Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures shot under unusual lighting conditions (such as lamps with reddish light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to shoot after measuring the white balance value under the shooting light.
Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) d Continuous Shooting while Changing the Shutter Speed, ISO Sensitivity and White Balance (Bracketing) See “Setting the Bracketing” (A81) for more information. Continuous shooting can be performed while changing the exposure (brightness) automatically with the shutter speed (Tv) or ISO sensitivity (Sv), or multiple pictures can be recorded while varying the white balance (WB).
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Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Setting the Bracketing Rotate the quick menu dial to d and press the quick menu button. • The quick menu is displayed. Choose the type of bracketing with the rotary multi selector and press I.
Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A, B, C, D Modes) “Tone level information” is displayed automatically each time the shutter is released so that you can check the brightness distribution of the shot picture and the shooting information. You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the blinking display for each tone level.
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Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A, B, C, D Modes) Histogram and Shooting Information Displays of Tone Level Information • The histogram is a graph that shows the brightness distribution in the picture. The horizontal axis shows the number of pixels, and the vertical axis corresponds to pixel brightness. •...
Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes) In shooting modes A, B, C, D, E, F, N and O (low noise night), you can change how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Face priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face (see “Shooting with Face Priority”...
Center (wide), Center (normal), Center (spot) The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The center focus area is displayed all the time. Three sizes are available for the focus area. Subject tracking Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.
Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes) Shooting with Face Priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face. The face priority function is enabled for the following situations. • Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A84) •...
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Notes on Face Priority • When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting automatically switches to Auto if no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, the camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area.
Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes) Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking) To focus on moving subjects, set the autofocus area setting to in shooting mode A, B, C, D, E, F, N or O (low noise night). Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.
Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • If the camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area display turns green and the focus is locked. • If the camera is unable to focus, the focus area display will blink.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) While shooting in A, B, C, D, contains the following options. Picture Control Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting scene or your preferences. Custom Picture Control Save adjusted COOLPIX Picture Controls as custom settings to be used for picture editing. Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto), D (Manual), or E, F or N (User settings) by rotating the mode dial. Press the d button to display the shooting menu and use the rotary multi selector to change to A, B, C or D tab (A14).
(nothing is displayed when Standard is selected) (A6). COOLPIX Picture Control • The COOLPIX Picture Control feature of the COOLPIX P7000 cannot be used with other makes of cameras, Capture NX, Capture NX 2 and ViewNX 2 Picture Control feature.
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Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Quick adjust, which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image editing components, or manual adjust, which allows for detailed adjusting of the components individually.
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Quick adjust Adjust the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Five levels of adjustment are available from -2 to +2. Choose from options between -2 and +2 to reduce or emphasize the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control.
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Toning Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white, the default setting), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). Pressing I on the rotary multi selector when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to choose from seven levels of saturation. Press J or K to adjust the saturation.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Custom Picture Control Customized picture editing options can be created and saved as Custom Picture Controls.
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Choose the registration destination and press the k button. • The COOLPIX Custom Picture Control is registered. • Custom 1 or Custom 2 can be selected from the Picture Control and Custom Picture Control selection screen after registration. Deleting COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls Use the rotary multi selector to choose Delete and press the k button.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Metering Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.
Continuous Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). U Single (default setting) One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is fully held down, up to 45 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when Image quality is set to Normal and Image size...
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. • The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, image size, memory card type or shooting conditions.
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Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button. • The maximum amount of frames that can be taken during interval timer shooting differs according to the interval taken between each shot. - 30 s: 600 images - 1 min: 300 images - 5 min: 60 images - 10 min: 30 images Press the d button.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Autofocus Mode Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Noise Reduction Filter Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Noise reduction filter Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when recording the picture. •...
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Distortion Control Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Distortion control Choose whether to correct the peripheral distortion that occurs due to the intrinsic characteristics of lenses.
Notes on the Wide-angle Converter for Shooting • Set Wide-angle converter to On before shooting. Set Wide-angle converter to None when no converter lens is attached. • The built-in flash is changed to W (Off) when Wide-angle converter is set to On. Use flash units (A202) (available separately from Nikon) to shoot with the flash.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Active D-Lighting Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast.
Zoom Memory Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A91) M Zoom memory When the zoom control is operated while pressing the w button, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance in Zoom memory.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously The flash mode, the focus mode, the self-timer/smile timer/remote control, the quick menu, the shooting menu and the specialized menu for E, F or N cannot be used with other functions.
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Restricted function Setting ISO sensitivity Continuous (A99) White balance Picture Control (A92) Wide-angle converter (A104) AF area mode Focus mode (A40) Picture Control (A92) Picture Control Active D-Lighting (A106) Metering AF area mode (A84) Active D-Lighting (A106) Continuous/Auto Continuous bracketing (A99)/Auto bracketing (A80)
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Restricted function Continuous/Auto Picture Control (A92) bracketing Long exposure NR (A103) Distortion control (A104) Wide-angle converter (A104) Long exposure NR Continuous (A99) Distortion control Continuous (A99) Active D-Lighting ISO sensitivity (A74) Date imprint Image quality (A68)
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Restricted function Setting Digital zoom Image quality (A68) Continuous (A99) Slow shutter ISO sensitivity speed (A74) Continuous (A99) Built-in flash, Speedlights (external flash unit) The operation of the built-in flash and the Speedlight SB-400, SB-600 and SB-900 flash units (available separately from Nikon) are restricted as shown below, depending on the Continuous setting that is applied.
E, F and N (User Setting Modes) Up to three setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (user settings) can be saved in E, F and N. The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting simply by rotating the mode dial to E, F or N. This is convenient when you want to shoot with these settings, or you only want to slightly change the settings.
Save the Settings in E, F or N The frequently used settings for shooting can be changed and saved in E, F and N. Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N. Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings. •...
E, F and N (User Setting Modes) Shooting in E, F or N (User Setting) Mode Rotate the mode dial to E, F or N to retrieve the settings saved in “Save the Settings in E, F or N” (A113). •...
More on Playback Operations in Full-Frame Playback In shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode and play back the images that have been shot (A30). The following operations can be performed in full-frame playback mode. Choose pictures Thumbnail display/ Calendar display (except for list by date...
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A30, 115) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mode (except for list by date mode). The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback mode.
Icons on the Thumbnails When pictures with Print set (A123) and Protect (A129) settings are selected, the icons shown on the right appear. Movies are displayed as film frames. Calendar Display Rotate the zoom control towards f (h) during playback mode when 16 thumbnails are displayed (A116) to change to calendar display.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A30) to zoom in on the current picture, enlarging and displaying the center of the picture. • The guide at lower right shows which portion is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) In list by date mode, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback, zooming of images, editing, and movie playback can be performed in the same way as in the normal playback mode. Recording and playback of voice memos can also be performed.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the list by date screen (Step 2 of Select date Switch to full-frame playback Delete Pictures View list by date menu Switch to the normal playback mode Switch to the...
List by Date Menus In list by date mode, press the only the pictures shot on the specified date. ➝A135 Quick retouch ➝A136 D-Lighting ➝A123 Print set ➝A126 Slide show ➝A127 Delete ➝A129 Protect ➝A130 Rotate image ➝A130 Hide image ➝A137 Small picture ➝A138...
Playback Options: Playback Menu The following options are available in playback menu. Quick retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
Displaying the Playback Menu Press the d button to display the menu, use the rotary multi selector to change to the c tab and display the playback menu (A13). 15/11/2010 15/11/2010 15/11/2010 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG • Use the rotary multi selector to select items and set functions on menus (A12). •...
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Playback Options: Playback Menu Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture). • Rotate the rotary multi selector or press J or K to choose the pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
Notes on Print Set • When setting a print order in list by date mode and pictures other than those on the chosen date are already set for printing, the screen shown on the right is displayed. - Select Yes to add pictures taken on the selected shooting date, to the existing print order.
Playback Options: Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A123) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button.
c Delete: Deleting Multiple Pictures Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A123) M c Delete Delete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted. Erase selected images In the picture selection screen, choose the pictures for deletion. See “Selecting Pictures”...
Playback Options: Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown on the right, is displayed in the following menus. Only one picture can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple pictures can be selected.
Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the number of copies). • When ON is selected, a check mark is displayed in the current picture. To set multiple pictures, repeat steps 1 and 2. Press the k button to apply the picture selection. •...
Playback Options: Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A123) M f Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after shooting. Still pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the “tall”...
h Copy: Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A123) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the rotary multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button.
• Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached. The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures shot with cameras other than the COOLPIX P7000. More Information See “File and Folder Names”...
• The COOLPIX P7000’s editing functions are not available for pictures shot with digital cameras other than the COOLPIX P7000. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX P7000 is viewed on a different digital camera, it may not be possible to display the picture properly or transfer it to a computer.
Picture Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture Editing The following limitations apply when editing pictures that were created by editing. Copies Created By: Quick retouch D-Lighting Small picture Straighten Miniature effect Crop Skin softening Black border NRW (RAW) processing • Copies created by editing cannot be edited again using the same edit function. •...
Editing Pictures k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Retouched copies are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A30) or thumbnail (A116) playback mode and press the d button.
Editing Pictures I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A30) or thumbnail (A116) playback mode and press the d button.
g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures Create a small copy of the picture taken. Suitable for displaying on web pages or sending as e-mail attachments. The available size is l 640×480, m 320×240 or n 160×120. Small copies are stored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16.
Editing Pictures j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures This function creates black borders along the border of a picture. Choose from Thin, Medium, or Broad lines. The created pictures are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A30) or thumbnail (A116) playback mode and press the d button.
e Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother Skin softening can be applied to faces that are detected in pictures already taken, to make skin appear smoother. Pictures edited with this function are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A30) or thumbnail (A116) playback mode and press the d button.
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Editing Pictures Confirm the results. • Up to 12 faces, in order of proximity to the center of the frame, can be enhanced. • When multiple faces are edited using skin softening, use the rotary multi selector J and K to switch the face that is displayed.
R Straighten: Compensating for Picture Slanting Compensate for the slanting of shot pictures. Pictures edited with this function are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A30) or thumbnail (A116) playback mode and press the d button. •...
Editing Pictures S Miniature Effect: Setting Close-up Miniature Effects Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Pictures taken while looking down from a high location and with the main subject near the center of the screen are suitable for the miniature effect.
F NRW (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images Create JPEG-format copies by performing RAW processing within the camera for NRW (RAW) images saved with an Image quality (A68) setting of NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine, NRW (RAW) + Normal or NRW (RAW) + Basic. Press the d button in playback mode.
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• To cancel the creation, choose No. Notes on NRW (RAW) Processing • The COOLPIX P7000 can only create JPEG-format copies of NRW (RAW) images taken with the COOLPIX P7000. • NRW (RAW) processing > White balance > Preset manual cannot be selected for photographs taken at a White balance setting other than Preset manual.
a Crop: Cropping Pictures Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A118) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A30) to zoom in on the picture.
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies High-definition movies can be shot with sound. • Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card, the maximum length for a single movie is 29 minutes. Rotate the mode dial to D. • The monitor shows the amount of available recording time.
Notes on Movie Recording • When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended (A221). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly.
Recording Movies Selecting a Movie Type to Shoot You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The higher the resolution and bitrate, the higher the picture quality; but the file size also becomes larger. Option x HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) y VGA (640×480) z QVGA (320×240)
Maximum Movie Length Option x HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) y VGA (640×480) z QVGA (320×240) All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length varies with the make of the memory card and the bitrate of the shot movie. * The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes. The maximum movie length displayed during recording is 29 minutes, even when there is enough free space on the memory card for a longer movie.
Recording Movies Autofocus Mode Set to D (Movie) M d M D (Movie menu) (A149) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option Locks on the focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. A Single AF Select this option when the distance between the camera and the (default setting) subject remains fairly consistent.
* The movie can also be advanced or rewound by one frame by rotating the rotary multi selector or command dial. Note on Movie Playback Movies shot with cameras other than COOLPIX P7000 cannot be played back. Description Rewind the movie by one frame. Hold down the k button to rewind continuously.*...
Movie Playback Editing Movies You can extract only the required parts of a movie and save as a separate file. Play back and pause the movie that you want to edit (A151). Use the rotary multi selector J or K to choose I on the playback control and press the k button.
Notes on Editing Movies • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie. To extract another range, select and edit the original movie. • Because the edited movies are extracted in 1-second units, they may vary slightly from the set start point and end point.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to enjoy recorded movies in the high-definition quality.
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Tune the television to the video channel. • See the documentation provided with your television for details. Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the television. •...
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer. •...
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed. Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
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Connecting to a Computer Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K P7000 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK.
Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options Source panel and click Start Transfer. Source device Any images that have not been transferred to the computer will be transferred (default setting of ViewNX 2). ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX 2).
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Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially- available Card Reader When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2. •...
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A220) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows. Connect the camera to the printer (A162) Print pictures one at a time (A163) Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Notes on Power Source...
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Be sure that the connector is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A162), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the k button. • Pictures can also be chosen by rotating the command dial.
Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
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Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture). • Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose the pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
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Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Pictures for which a print order was created in Print set option (A123) can be printed. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. •...
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Set the picture display after shooting, the screen brightness, and the display options when the monitor is turned on.
Setup Menu AE/AF lock button Choose the function to be performed when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Fn button Choose the function to be performed when the shutter-release button is pressed while pressing the w button. Av/Tv button Choose the function to be performed when the Av/Tv button is pressed. Customize My Menu Register frequently used menu items in My Menu.
Press H or I to select the z tab. Press K or the k button. • The setup menu items can now be selected. • Use the rotary multi selector to select items and set functions on menus (A12). • To exit the setup menu, press the d button or press J and switch to another tab.
Setup Menu Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Date Set the camera’s internal clock. Date Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the rotary multi selector to set the date and time. •...
Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination (Time zone). • The time difference between home and the travel destination is displayed. • When using the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, turn on the daylight saving setting with H.
Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date. UTC +/- Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City EST (EDT): New York,...
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Monitor settings Change the settings for the options below. Image review On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode. Off: Picture is not displayed after it is taken.
Setup Menu Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time (A125).
Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Vibration reduction Set the vibration reduction for taking still pictures and movies. Use to correct blur, which is caused by the slight hand movements known as camera shake that commonly occur when shooting at the telephoto zoom position or at slow shutter speeds.
Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Auto When the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects.
AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumination that assists the autofocus when the lighting is poor. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination turns on automatically when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 6.5 m (21 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 5.5 m (18 ft.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Setup Menu Digital Zoom Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Digital zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g (i) triggers the digital zoom (A27). Crop Limit zoom magnification up to the position of V (except when recording a movie).
Zoom Speed Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Zoom speed Set the zoom operation speed. Slow down the zoom speed to minimize the recording of the zoom operating noise during movie recording. Auto (default setting) During still picture shooting, operate the zoom at the Normal speed. During movie recording, operate the zoom at a lower speed than Normal to minimize the recording of the zoom operating noise.
Setup Menu Record Orientation Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Record orientation Set whether or not to record the orientation data with the picture when shooting. Auto (default setting) Record the orientation data with the picture when shooting. When the picture is played back, the recorded orientation data is used to automatically rotate the picture for display.
Auto Off Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Auto off If no operations are performed for a certain period while the camera is on, the monitor is turned off to save power and the camera enters standby mode (A19). In this menu, set the time before the camera enters standby mode.
Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option appears in the setup menu.
Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Language Choose one of 24 languages for displaying the camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian TV Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV.
Setup Menu Built-in ND Filter Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Built-in ND filter When the camera’s built-in ND filter is used, the amount of light that enters the camera while shooting can be reduced in three steps. Use in situations such as when overexposure results from the subject being too bright.
AE/AF Lock Button Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M AE/AF lock button Choose the function to be performed when the AE-L/AF-L button (A11) is pressed during still picture shooting. AE/AF lock (default setting) Lock both the focus and exposure when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed while shooting.
Setup Menu Fn Button Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Fn button Choose the function to be performed when the shutter-release button is pressed while pressing the w button (A11). • This can be used when A, B, C, D, E, F or N is chosen for shooting mode. Off (default setting) Shoot without changing the setting.
Av/Tv Button Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Av/Tv button Choose the function to be performed when the Av/Tv button (A9) is pressed. Toggle Av/Tv selection (default setting) Switch the shutter speed or aperture value setting operation. Each time the Av/Tv button is pressed, the operation switches between the command dial and the rotary multi selector (A63, 64, 65).
Setup Menu Registering into My Menu Use the rotary multi selector to choose the menu item and press the k button. • The menu item selection screen is displayed. Choose the menu item to be registered and press the k button. •...
Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face priority (A86) in the following shooting modes. • Scene auto selector (A46), Portrait (A48) or Night portrait (A49) scene modes •...
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Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink? Screen The following operations can be performed when the Did someone blink? screen is displayed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen. Zoom in to the face for which blinking was detected...
Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A32) Self-timer (A35)/Remote Control (A38)/Smile timer (A36) Focus mode (A40) AF area mode (A84) Shooting in the Scene Mode Option...
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Setup Menu Quick Menu Option Image quality (A68) Image size (A70) Movie options (A148) ISO sensitivity (A74) Minimum shutter speed (A74) White balance (A76) Auto bracketing (A80) Shooting Menu Option Picture Control (A92) Metering (A98) Continuous (A99) Intvl timer shooting (A100) Autofocus mode (A102) Flash exp.
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Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (A169) Image review (A173) Brightness (A173) Monitor settings (A173) Date imprint (A174) Vibration reduction (A175) Motion detection (A176) AF assist (A177) Red-eye reduction (A177) Digital zoom (A178) Zoom speed (A179) Button sound (A179) Shutter sound (A179) Record orientation (A180) Auto off (A181) HDMI (A183)
Reset all is performed. To change these settings back to the default settings, use Reset user settings (A114). Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A168) M Firmware version Displays the current camera firmware version. Default value Default COOLPIX P7000 Ver.X.X Back...
Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Caring for the Camera The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.
Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove Lens/ fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the viewfinder...
Caring for the Camera Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: •...
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 battery Battery charger Battery Charger MH-24* AC Adapter EH-5a (connect as shown) and Power Connector EP-5A (connect as shown) When the Power Connector is inserted into the camera and the AC Adapter is connected, the camera can be powered from an electrical outlet.
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* When using in other countries, use a commercially available plug adapter as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency. See our websites or product catalogs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX P7000 battery’s positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly.
External Flash The accessory shoe for the COOLPIX P7000 is compatible with Nikon Speedlights SB-400, SB-600 and SB-900, and the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800. Attempting to attach other external flashes may damage the camera and the external flash.
Optional Accessories Using Speedlights (External Flash Unit) The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe, allowing Speedlights SB-400, SB- 600 or SB-900 (available separately) to be mounted on the camera. Use Speedlights for indirect lighting or when additional lighting is required. The built-in flash is changed to (Off) automatically when using Speedlights.
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows. Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies Small copies (voice memo attachment included) Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Pictures created with picture editing other than cropping and small picture and...
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File and Folder Names • In Panorama assist (A55), a folder is created for each shooting session using the following naming convention: “Folder number + P_XXX” (e.g., “101P_001”). Pictures are saved in sequence in file numbers starting from 0001. • Each time a picture is taken in Interval timer shooting (A99), a folder named with the convention: 'Folder number + INTVL' (e.g., 101INTVL) is created.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Description Clock not set. (blinks) Battery is running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 16, 18 Battery exhausted.
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• RAW processing cannot be Cannot edit selected performed for NRW (RAW) pictures picture. that were taken with a camera other than COOLPIX P7000. • These options cannot be used with movies. Time out error while Choose memory card with faster recording movie.
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No pictures in the Memory contains no internal memory or images. memory card. File not created with File contains no image COOLPIX P7000. data. The picture cannot be played back in a slide show. All images in the All images are hidden.
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Error Messages Display Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash. The flash is lowered. Speedlight setting error Lens error Communications error System error Initializing lens. Cannot focus. Description The built-in flash is lowered when the scene mode is Night Press the K (flash pop-up) button portrait or to raise the built-in flash.
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Display Description Printer error: check Printer error printer status. Specified paper size is Printer error: check paper not loaded. Paper has jammed in Printer error: paper jam the printer. No paper is loaded in Printer error: out of paper the printer. Ink error Printer error: check ink Ink cartridge is empty.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem •...
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Problem Date not • A shooting mode that does not support date imprint is appearing on selected. pictures even • Another function that is set now is restricting the date when Date imprinting. imprint is • The date cannot be imprinted onto a movie. enabled.
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Troubleshooting Shooting Problem Cannot set to Disconnect the audio/video cable, HDMI cable or USB cable. 154, 157, 162 shooting mode • When camera is in playback mode, press the c or shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. No picture taken when shutter- •...
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Problem • On is selected for Wide-angle converter in the shooting menu. Zoom does not • When the lens ring is removed while the camera is on, the operate. zoom is fixed in a wide-angle end. Turn the camera off, attach the lens ring, and then turn the camera on again.
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Troubleshooting Problem As the subject is dark, shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high. Randomly spaced • Use flash. bright pixels • Specify a lower ISO sensitivity setting. (“noise”) appear in • Apply Long exposure NR in the shooting menu to suit image.
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File cannot be • Interval timer shooting in progress. played back. • NRW (RAW) images or movies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX P7000 cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, picture.
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Troubleshooting Problem • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. Nikon Transfer 2 • USB cable is not correctly connected. does not start • Camera is not recognized by the computer. when camera is • Confirm that the operating system used is compatible connected to a with the camera.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P7000 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1/1.7-in. type CCD; approx. 10.39 million total pixels Lens 7.1× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 6.0-42.6mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-200 mm lens in...
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Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Accessory shoe Interface Data transfer protocol Video output I/O terminal • ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) •...
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Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Supported languages Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish • One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied) Power sources • AC Adapter EH-5a (used in combination with the Power Battery life Still pictures*: Approx.
Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers. PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and • printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended. If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly.
Index Symbols R 57 g AE-L/AF-L button 11, 185 G AF area mode 12, 84 C Aperture-priority auto mode 60, 64 k (apply selection) button 12 d Auto bracketing 67, 80 A Auto mode 24 f Av/Tv button 9, 187 l Delete button 31, 132, 153 X Flash mode 33 K Flash pop-up button 33...
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Contrast 94 Converter lens 199 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 96 COOLPIX Picture Control 92 Copy n 54 Crop 145, 152 Custom Picture Control 96 Customize my menu 187 Date 20, 170 Date imprint 174 Daylight saving time 20, 171 Delete 31, 127, 132, 153 Digital zoom 27, 178 Diopter adjustment control 26 Distortion control 104...
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