Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
Page 2 COOLPIX P520 Recommended Features Vibration Reduction ................A104 You can set the vibration reduction effect to either Normal or Active. When you select Active, a comparatively large camera shake is compensated for when shooting from a car or under poor foothold conditions.
Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using GPS General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P520 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi to viii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
Page 5: About This Manual
Read This First About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A16). See “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions” (A1) for more information on the names and principle functions of the camera parts. Other Information •...
Page 6: Information And Precautions
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Page 7 For the COOLPIX P520, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other data. To erase the log data that is obtained but not stored on the memory card, select Create log...
Page 8: For Your Safety
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.
Page 9 • Do not expose the battery to flame damaged and the wires become or to excessive heat. exposed, take it to a Nikon- • Do not immerse in or expose to water. authorized service representative for • Replace the terminal cover when inspection.
Page 10 Turn the power off while inside the provided or sold by Nikon for the airplane during take off or landing. Also, purpose, to maintain compliance with before boarding an airplane, set the product regulations.
Page 11: Notices
Nikon interference in a residential installation. Corporation may void the user’s This equipment generates, uses, and authority to operate the equipment.
Page 12 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747-3064 this product is to be collected separately.
Page 13: Important> Notes On Gps
• Use location name information only as a guide. • The location name information (Point of Interest: POI) of the People's Republic of China (“China”) and the Republic of Korea is not provided for the COOLPIX P520. b GPS Functions •...
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................ii Read This First............................ii About This Manual............................... iii Information and Precautions........................iv For Your Safety ............................vi WARNINGS ................................vi Notices ..............................ix <Important> Notes on GPS......................xi Parts of the Camera and Main Functions..................1 The Camera Body ..........................
Page 15 Table of Contents Shooting Features..........................35 A (Auto) Mode............................ 35 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................. 36 Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene ............36 Characteristics of Each Scene ........................37 Using Skin Softening ............................46 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ............. 47 j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)............
Page 16 Table of Contents Recording and Playing Back Movies..................92 Recording Movies ..........................92 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu)......96 Available Movie Menus........................... 96 Playing Back Movies........................... 97 Using GPS ............................98 Starting GPS Data Recording......................98 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu)..
Page 17 Table of Contents Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) ................E26 Image Quality and Image Size......................E26 Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ................E26 Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control).......... E30 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ......................E31 Metering................................
Page 18 Table of Contents Sound Settings............................E73 Auto Off ................................E73 Format Memory/Format Card......................E74 Language................................ E74 TV Settings ..............................E75 Charge by Computer..........................E76 Toggle Av/Tv Selection........................... E78 Reset File Numbering..........................E78 Blink Warning ............................... E79 Eye-Fi Upload ............................... E80 Reverse Indicators .............................
Page 19: Parts Of The Camera And Main Functions
Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body Flash raised 13 14 Power connector cover (for an optional Eyelet for camera strap ........6 AC adapter) ..........E92 Power switch/power-on lamp....23 Shutter-release button......3, 30 w (function) button ........4 Zoom control ..........29 Mode dial............26 f : Wide ...........29 g : Tele............29...
Page 20 The Camera Body 12 13 14 15 Charge lamp ........18, E77 Side zoom control........104 Flash lamp............56 f : Wide ...........29 g : Tele............29 c (playback) button......32, 97 Speaker..........85, 97, 104 d (menu) button........10 Diopter adjustment control......8 l (delete) button........33,97 GPS antenna ............
Page 21: Principle Functions Of The Controls
The Camera Body Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Function Change the shooting mode. Mode dial Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward f (h) (wide- angle position) to zoom out. Zoom control •...
Page 22: For Playback
The Camera Body Control Main Function Start and stop movie recording. b (e movie-record) button When the shooting mode is j, k, l, m or M: Display or close the setting menus such as Continuous or Vibration reduction. w (function) button Use the function assigned with Assign side 29, 104 zoom control.
Page 23 The Camera Body Control Main Function • While the playback screen is displayed: Change the displayed image by pressing up (H), left (J), down (I), right (K), or by rotating the rotary multi selector. • While the setting screen is displayed: Select an item by pressing H, I, J or K, or by rotating the rotary multi selector.
Page 24: Attaching The Camera Strap And Lens Cap
The Camera Body Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the Lens Cap LC-CP24 to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Attach the strap at two places. Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. •...
Page 25: Opening And Adjusting The Angle Of The Monitor
The Camera Body Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor The orientation and tilt of the monitor on the camera can be changed. This is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking self-portraits.
Page 26: Using The Viewfinder
The Camera Body Using the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment control Use the viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor. When the monitor is stored in the camera by facing inward, a picture that was displayed on the monitor is displayed on the viewfinder.
Page 27: Switching The Monitor Screen (S Button)
The Camera Body Switching the Monitor Screen (s Button) To switch the information displayed on the monitor screen during shooting and playback, press the s (display) button. For Shooting 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 1/250...
Page 28: Basic Menu Operations
Basic Menu Operations Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. Press the d button. • The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting or playback mode, is displayed. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance...
Page 29 Basic Menu Operations Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as the setup menu (A103), use the multi selector to switch to another tab. Tabs Shooting menu Set up Shooting menu Image quality Welcome screen Image quality Image size Image size Time zone and date...
Page 30: Monitor Screen
Monitor Screen The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A9). For Shooting 12 13 18 19 25m 0s...
Page 31 Monitor Screen Shooting mode........26, 27 Aperture value..........49 Focus mode............63 Focus area (for center) .......69, 81 Zoom indicator ........29, 63 Focus area (for manual).....41, 42, 69 Focus indicator..........31 Focus area (for auto, target AE/AF-L indicator......45, E7 finding AF).........31, 69, 79 Zoom memory..........69 Focus area (for face detection, Flash mode ............57...
Page 32 Monitor Screen For Playback Full-frame display (A32) 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 12:00 12:00 12:00 9999.JP 9999.JPG 9999.JPG 11 12 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999/9999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s Internal memory indicator .....
Page 33 Monitor Screen Tone level information display (A9) 1/250 F5.6 Aperture value ..........31 ISO sensitivity..........69 Shutter speed ..........31 Exposure compensation value.... 64 Shooting mode ........... 27 White balance ..........68 Tone level COOLPIX Picture Control......68 Image quality/Image size ....... 72 Histogram Current image number/ total number of images ......
Page 34: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the included battery (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5). • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).
Page 35: Removing The Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A23) and be sure that the power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1).
Page 36: Preparation 2 Charge The Battery
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
Page 37 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
Page 38: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insert the memory card. •...
Page 39: Internal Memory And Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2).
Page 40: Step 1 Turn The Camera On
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Open the monitor and remove the lens cap. • See “Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor“ (A7) for more information. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time”...
Page 41: Turning The Camera On And Off
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on).
Page 42: Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 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 multi selector H or I to Language choose the desired language and Čeština press the k button.
Page 43 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press H, I, J or K to set date and time, and Date and time press the k button. • Choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following 2013 order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute).
Page 44: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A. Auto mode • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes to A.
Page 45: Available Shooting Modes
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes j, k, l, m mode (A49) M User settings mode (A53) Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value. Setting combinations that are frequently used for Settings in the shooting menu (A67) are shooting can be saved.
Page 46: Step 3 Frame A Picture
Step 3 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. Frame the picture. • Point the camera at the subject. 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250...
Page 47: Using The Zoom
Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom. Zoom out Zoom in • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position).
Page 48: Step 4 Focus And Shoot
Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus. • “Pressing halfway“ is the action of pressing the shutter-release button slightly until you feel resistance and then holding in that position. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator (A12) lights in green.
Page 49 Step 4 Focus and Shoot Focus and Exposure When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture value). The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. •...
Page 50: Step 5 Play Back Images
Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector to view previous or next images. • To view previous images: H or J •...
Page 51: Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor. Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k Delete button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. Current image If the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images in Erase selected images...
Page 52 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Press the multi selector J or K to select an Erase selected images image to be deleted, and then press H to display y. • To cancel the selection, press I to remove y. •...
Page 53: Shooting Features
Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject. • The camera automatically selects the areas containing the subject closest to the camera out of 9 focus areas.
Page 54: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. X Night landscape (A37), c Landscape (A38), R Backlighting (A38) Rotate the mode dial to X, c or R and take pictures.
Page 55: Characteristics Of Each Scene
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A55 • Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button - Changing the Image Quality and Image Size ➝ A72 - Setup menu ➝...
Page 56 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) c Landscape Press the d button to select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously, and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.
Page 57 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M x Scene auto selector When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. • When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
Page 58 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M d Sports • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. • While you continue to hold the shutter-release button all the way, up to 7 pictures are shot at a rate of about 7 frames per second (fps) (when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to r 4896×3672).
Page 59 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M h Sunset • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A12) always lights in green. y M i Dusk/dawn •...
Page 60 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M u Food • The focus mode (A62) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the zoom is automatically set at a position where the camera can shoot from the closest possible range. •...
Page 61 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M p Panorama • On the screen that is displayed when p Panorama is selected, select V Easy panorama or U Panorama assist. • Easy panorama (default setting): You can take a panorama picture simply by moving the camera in the desired direction.
Page 62: Pet Portrait Auto Release
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M O Pet portrait • When the camera is pointed at a dog or cat, it detects and focuses on its face. In the default setting, the shutter is automatically released when the camera has focused on the pet (pet portrait auto release).
Page 63 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M s 3D photography • The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. • After pressing the shutter-release button to shoot the first frame, move the camera horizontally to the right until the guide on the screen overlaps the subject.
Page 64: Using Skin Softening
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Viewing 3D Photography • 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor screen. Only the left eye image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. 3D images can be played back in 3D by connecting the camera to a 3D-compatible TV or monitor using a 3D-compatible HDMI cable (A87).
Page 65: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) The effect can be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special effects menu. Special effects Image quality Image size Special effects...
Page 66: Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Option Description Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. • Select a color that you want to retain from the slider by rotating the command dial. To adjust the following settings, press the k button to Selective color...
Page 67: J, K, L, M Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (A67) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. •...
Page 68: Adjusting The Shutter Speed
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed In k or m mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 8 seconds. See “The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, m Modes)“ (A78) for more information.
Page 69 j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) j (Programmed auto) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s...
Page 70 j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Notes on Shooting • When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure.
Page 71: M (User Setting Modes)
M (User Setting Modes) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.
Page 72: Saving Settings In M Mode
M (User Setting Modes) Saving Settings in M Mode Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. • Rotate to j, k, l or m. • Settings can be saved even if rotated to M (the default settings of shooting mode j are saved when the camera is first purchased).
Page 73: Features That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D) or K ( ) while shooting to operate the following functions. n Self-timer (A59)/ m Flash mode (A56) Smile timer (A60) Auto Self-timer o Exposure...
Page 74: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. Press the (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash.
Page 75: Available Flash Modes
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Flash Modes Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. Auto with red-eye reduction Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (A58). Fill flash The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is. Use to “fill-in”...
Page 76 Auto with Red-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects “red-eye“ when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded. Note the following when taking pictures: •...
Page 77: Using The Self-Timer
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group shots including yourself and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A103) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Page 78: Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you do not press the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), j, k, l, m, M, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.
Page 79: More Information
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly. • See “Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection” (A80) for more information. •...
Page 80: Using Focus Mode
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene. Press I (p focus mode) on the multi selector. Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. •...
Page 81: Focus Mode Setting
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes 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 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
Page 82: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. Press exposure compensation) on the multi selector. Press the multi selector H or I to Exposure compensation guide select a compensation value.
Page 83: List Of The Default Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash. • The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right.
Page 84 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below. Exposure Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode compensation (A56) (A59) (A62) (A64) X (A37) c (A38) R (A38) x (A39) b (A39) d (A40) e (A40) f (A40) Z (A40)
Page 85: Features That Can Be Set Using The D (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode)
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) The shooting menu can be set by pressing the d button in shooting mode. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s Metering...
Page 86: Options Available In The Shooting Menu
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description Set the image quality to be recorded (compression ratio) Image quality (A72). The default setting of image quality is Normal. Set the image size to be recorded (A73).
Page 87 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Option Description Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject ISO sensitivity movement can be reduced.
Page 88 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) If this function is assigned to the w (function) button using Fn button, its setting menu can be also displayed on the screen by pressing the w (function) button during shooting. See A71 for more information on using the Fn (function) button.
Page 89: Fn Button
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Fn (Function) Button The following functions can be also set by pressing the w (function) button instead of displaying the corresponding menu by pressing the d button. • This feature can be used when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m or M. Image quality (A72) Continuous (A68) Image size (A73)
Page 90: Changing The Image Quality And Image Size
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Image Quality With a higher image quality setting, a higher detail of image expression is retained, but the number of images that can be saved (A74) is reduced because the file size also becomes larger.
Page 91: Image Size
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Image Size You can set the image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded (A74).
Page 92 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, there is a significant difference in the number of images that can be actually saved depending on the composition of the image, even when the memory cards have the same capacity and the image quality and size settings are the same.
Page 93: Features Not Available In Combination
Features Not Available in Combination Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. Restricted function Setting Description When B (infinity) is selected, the flash is not Focus mode (A62) available. When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre- Continuous shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Flash mode (A68)
Page 94 Features Not Available in Combination Restricted function Setting Description Active D-Lighting Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D- Metering (A69) Lighting is set to any mode other than Off. Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simultaneously. Continuous Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when (A68)/Exposure Continuous is set to any mode other than Single.
Page 95 Features Not Available in Combination Restricted function Setting Description Smile timer Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when (A60) smile timer is selected. When the focus mode is set to B (infinity), the Focus mode Autofocus mode autofocus mode operates using the Single AF (A62) setting.
Page 96: The Control Range Of The Shutter Speed (J, K, L, M Modes)
Features Not Available in Combination The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (j, k, l, m Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.
Page 97: Focusing On Subject
Focusing on Subject The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode (A62). • In j, k, l, m, M or special effects mode, focus area can be set by selecting AF area mode (A69) in the shooting menu.
Page 98: Using Face Detection
Focusing on Subject Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s...
Page 99: Focus Lock
Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the exposure is locked. 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s...
Page 100: Playback Features
Playback Features Playback Zoom Select an image to be enlarged in playback mode and rotate the zoom control toward g (i). 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG Display 4/ 4/ 132 4/ 132 position Image is zoomed in. Image is displayed in full- guide frame playback mode.
Page 101: Viewing Several Images (Thumbnail Playback And Calendar Display)
Viewing Several Images (Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display) Rotate the zoom control toward f (h) in playback mode. This function will display several images at the same time, making it easy to find the desired image. 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 15:30 15:30 15:30 1 132...
Page 102: Features That Can Be Set Using The D (Menu) Button (Playback Mode)
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the d button to set the playback menu (A10). Playback menu Quick retouch D-Lighting 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 15:30 15:30...
Page 103: Using The Screen For Selecting Images
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Option Description Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos E Voice memo and attach them to pictures taken. Playback and deletion of voice memos can also be performed. Copy images between the internal memory and a h Copy memory card.
Page 104: Using The Screen For Selecting Images
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Using the Screen for Selecting Images The image selection screen is displayed in the following menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple images can be selected.
Page 105: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
Page 106: Using Viewnx 2
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 107: Transferring Images To The Computer
The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...
Page 108: Transferring Images To The Computer
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable...
Page 109: Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).
Page 110: Recording And Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images. • Only a short movie can be recorded in the internal memory. To record a movie, use a memory card (Class 6 or higher is recommended).
Page 111 Recording Movies Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording • The focus can be adjusted during movie recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode (A96) setting of the movie menu. - A Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when the b (e movie- record) button is pressed to start movie recording.
Page 112: Notes On Movie Recording
Recording Movies Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.
Page 113 Recording Movies Recording HS (High Speed) Movies When Movie options (A96) of the movie menu is set to h/ HS 480/4×, i/ 720/2× or j/ HS 1080/0.5×, movies that can be played back in slow motion or fast motion can be recorded. More Information •...
Page 114: Features That Can Be Set Using The D (Menu) Button (Movie Menu)
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Menu) Display the shooting screen M d button M e tab (A10) Press the d button on the shooting screen to display Movie the menu screen and select the D tab to change the Movie options Autofocus mode following settings on the movie menu.
Page 115: Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies Press the c (playback) button to select playback 15/05/2013 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.MOV 0004.MOV 0004.MOV mode. • Use the multi selector to select a movie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon (E50). 22m16s 22m16s 22m16s Press the k button to play back a movie.
Page 116: Using Gps
Using GPS Starting GPS Data Recording The camera’s internal GPS receives signals from the GPS satellites and identifies its current time and position. The position information (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the pictures to be shot. Turn the GPS Functions On Press the d button M z (GPS options) tab (A11) M GPS options Set Time zone and date (A103) correctly before using the GPS function.
Page 117 Starting GPS Data Recording Notes on GPS • Before using the GPS functions, read “<Important> Notes on GPS” (Axi). • It takes a few minutes to obtain position information when positioning is performed for the first time or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced.
Page 118 Starting GPS Data Recording GPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information • GPS reception can be checked on the shooting screen. GPS reception : Signals are being received from four or more satellites and positioning is being performed. Position information is recorded on the image.
Page 119: Features That Can Be Set Using The D (Menu) Button (Gps Options Menu)
Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu) Press the d button z (GPS options) tab (A11) When the z tab is selected on the menu screen, the GPS options menu following option settings can be changed in the GPS GPS options Points of interest (POI) options menu.
Page 120 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu) Option Description The measured position information is recorded at the interval set for Log interval until a preset time set using Start log is reached (only when Record GPS Create log data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is set to On).
Page 121: General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A11) From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the Set up setup menu, and then you can change the following Welcome screen Time zone and date settings.
Page 122 The Setup Menu Option Description Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The default setting is Normal. • If a comparatively large camera shake is likely to occur when shooting from a car or under poor foothold conditions, set Vibration reduction to Active. •...
Page 123 The Setup Menu Option Description Format the internal memory (only when a memory card is not inserted) or the memory card (when a memory card is inserted). Format memory/ • All data stored in the internal memory or on the Format card memory card is deleted during formatting and cannot be restored.
Page 124 The Setup Menu Option Description When the camera detects that a human subject may have closed the eyes immediately after taking a picture using face detection while shooting with modes other Blink warning than the smile timer (A80), the Did someone blink? screen is displayed on the monitor to check the picture taken.
Page 125: Reference Section
Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures With Manual Focus..............E2 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ........E3 Using Panorama Assist ..................... E6 Playback Playing Images in a Sequence ................E8 Editing Still Images ....................E10 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......E17 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) ........E19...
Page 126: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
Shooting Taking Pictures With Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m, M, special effects mode or Sports scene mode. Press the multi selector I (p focus mode). • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button.
Page 127: Using Easy Panorama (Shooting And Playing Back)
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Panorama Select V Easy panorama and press the k Panorama button. Easy panorama Panorama assist Select the shooting range from Normal Easy panorama Wide (360°), and press the k...
Page 128 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Press the shutter-release button all the way, and release it. • The I icons showing the panorama direction are displayed. Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting. •...
Page 129: Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)
* These operations can also be performed by rotating the multi selector. Note on Viewing Pictures Recorded with Easy Panorama Panorama pictures recorded with functions other than Easy panorama of the COOLPIX P520 may not be scrolled or zoomed on this camera.
Page 130: Using Panorama Assist
Using Panorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( 69) to Off in the setup menu. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M Panorama Select U Panorama assist and press the k Panorama button.
Page 131 Using Panorama Assist Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. Notes on Panorama Assist • Set the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode and exposure compensation before releasing the shutter for the first picture. The settings cannot be changed after shooting the first picture. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, Image quality (A72) or Image size (A73) be adjusted after shooting the first picture.
Page 132: Playing Images In A Sequence
• Select an image: Rotate the multi selector or press J or K. • Zoom in: Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) (A82). Note on Sequence Pictures captured continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX P520 cannot be displayed as a sequence. Sequence Display Options...
Page 133 Playing Images in a Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence When Sequence display options (E58) is set to Key picture only in the playback menu, if the l button is pressed and the deletion method is selected, the following images are deleted. •...
Page 134: Editing Still Images
Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files (E90). Editing function Application Quick retouch (E12) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness D-Lighting (E12) and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Page 135 • When no faces are detected in the picture, skin softening cannot be applied. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX P520 is viewed on a different digital camera, it may not be possible to display the picture properly or transfer it to a computer.
Page 136: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation
Editing Still Images k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Select a picture (A32) M d button (A10) M Quick retouch Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Quick retouch setting level, and press the k button. •...
Page 137: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
Editing Still Images e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Select a picture (A32) M d button (A10) M Skin softening Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Skin softening setting level, and press the k button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening.
Page 138: Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
Editing Still Images p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Select a picture (A32) M d button (A10) M Filter effects Option Description Gently soften the focus of the image from the center to the edge. In pictures taken with face detection (A80) or pet detection (A44) Soft selected, areas around faces will be blurred.
Page 139: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image
Editing Still Images g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Select a picture (A32) M d button (A10) M Small picture Press the multi selector H or I to choose the Small picture desired copy size and press the k button. 640×480 320×240 •...
Page 140: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy
Editing Still Images a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor screen when u is displayed with playback zoom (A82) enabled. Enlarge the picture for cropping (A82). Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio.
Page 141: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on 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 play back pictures. Turn off the camera.
Page 142 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your TV 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 TV.
Page 143: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)
• When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately) (E92) is used, the COOLPIX P520 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-62A.
Page 144: Printing Individual Images
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E19), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to Print selection be printed, and press the k button. 15/05 2013 •...
Page 145: Printing Multiple Images
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Multiple Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E19), print pictures by following the procedure below. When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. Choose Print selection, Print all images or Print menu DPOF printing and press the k button.
Page 146 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on Print all images the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is prints displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing.
Page 147: Printing Pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) More Information See “Printing Images of Size 1:1” (A74) for more information. Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the current printer are displayed.
Page 148: Editing Movies
Movies Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Only the desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file 1080/50i, p iFrame (except for movies recorded with 1080/60i, 540/30p or iFrame 540/25p). Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A97).
Page 149: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Picture
Editing Movies Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level is B, movie editing is not possible. • 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.
Page 150: Shooting Menu (J, K, L Or M Mode)
(A12). COOLPIX Picture Control • The COOLPIX Picture Control feature of the COOLPIX P520 cannot be used with other makes of cameras, Capture NX, Capture NX 2 and ViewNX 2 Picture Control feature. • Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features Not...
Page 151 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) 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.
Page 152 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Adjust the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Five levels of adjustment are available from -2 to Quick adjust Choose from options between -2 and +2 to reduce or emphasize the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control.
Page 153 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Description Control the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white, the default setting), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). Toning Pressing the multi selector I when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to choose from seven levels of saturation. Press J or K to adjust the saturation.
Page 154: Custom Picture Control (Coolpix Custom Picture Control)
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M Custom Picture Control The picture editing options created by customizing COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls can be registered up to 2 options.
Page 155: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M White balance 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.
Page 156 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
Page 157: Metering
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Metering Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.
Page 158: Continuous Shooting
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option Description Single (default...
Page 159: Iso Sensitivity
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Description Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, the camera shoots 16 pictures at a rate of about 30 frames per second and arranges them in a single picture. Multi-shot 16 •...
Page 160: Interval Timer Shooting
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Pre-shooting Cache If Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way.
Page 161 • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a fully charged battery. • If the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately) (E92) is used, the COOLPIX P520 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-62A.
Page 162: Iso Sensitivity
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed for taking pictures. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot.
Page 163: Exposure Bracketing
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Exposure Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to j, k or l M d button M j, k or l tab (A10) M Exposure bracketing The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous shooting.
Page 164: Af Area Mode
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M AF area mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Option Description The camera detects and focuses on...
Page 165 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Description Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned at the center of the frame. Rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J or K to move the focus Focus area...
Page 166 Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Option Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using the Target Finding AF” M Target finding AF (A 79) for more information. 1/1200 1/1200 1/1200 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8...
Page 167: Using Subject Tracking
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M AF area mode Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.
Page 168: Autofocus Mode
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, focus mode, or menu settings before registering a subject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled. •...
Page 169: Flash Exp. Comp
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Flash Exp. Comp. Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M Flash exp. comp. Flash exp. comp. option is used to adjust the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark.
Page 170: Active D-Lighting
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Active D-Lighting Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast.
Page 171: Zoom Memory
Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l, m or M M d button M j, k, l, m or M tab (A10) M Zoom memory Option Description When the zoom control is operated, 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.
Page 172: Movie Menu
Movie Menu Movie Options Display the shooting screen M d button M D (Movie) tab (A10) M Movie options You can select the type of movie to record. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies (E49), which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.
Page 173 Movie Menu Notes on Frame rate and Bitrate • The frame rate values indicate the number of frames per second. With a higher frame rate, the movies become more seamless but the file size also becomes larger. • The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. As a variable bitrate (VBR) system has been adopted, the movie bitrate varies automatically according to the subject so that more data is recorded per second for movies containing frequently moving subjects, thus increasing movie file size.
Page 174 Movie Menu Maximum Movie Length The following table lists the approximate maximum movie length that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the maximum movie length and file size that can be actually saved can be different depending on the image composition and subject motion even when the memory cards have the same capacity and movie options setting are the same.
Page 175: Autofocus Mode
Movie Menu Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) When Movie options in the movie menu is set to HS movie (E49), HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of normal playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed.
Page 176: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu For more information about image editing functions; (Quick retouch, D-Lighting, Skin softening, Filter effects and Small picture), see “Editing Still Images“ (E10). a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A10) M a Print order If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored on a memory card, the pictures to print and the number of copies can be set in advance on the memory card.
Page 177: Print Date
The Playback Menu Choose whether or not to also print shooting Print order date and shooting information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the Done shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting Date information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all Info...
Page 178: Slide Show
The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A10) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the multi selector to choose Start, and Slide show press the k button.
Page 179: Protect
The Playback Menu d Protect Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A10) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images” (A86) for more information. Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card (E74) permanently erases the protected files.
Page 180: E Voice Memo
• Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken with cameras other than the COOLPIX P520. • Voice memos of the images with the Protect setting (E55) cannot be deleted.
Page 181: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)
The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A10) M h Copy Copy pictures or movies between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option Copy from the copy screen, and press the Camera to card...
Page 182: C Sequence Display Options
The Playback Menu Message: “Memory contains no images.” If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is selected, the message, Memory contains no images., is displayed. Press the button and select Copy from the playback menu to copy the pictures stored in the camera's internal memory to the memory card. More Information See “File and Folder Names”...
Page 183: Gps Options Menu
Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file. http://nikonimglib.com/agps2/index.html • The A-GPS file for the COOLPIX P520 is only available from the website above. • To update the A-GPS file, set Record GPS data to Off. When On is selected, the A-GPS file cannot be updated.
Page 184: Points Of Interest (Poi) (Recording And Displaying Location
GPS Options Menu Notes on Updating A-GPS File • The A-GPS file is disabled when a position is determined for the first time after the camera is purchased. The A-GPS file becomes active from the second operation for determining a location. •...
Page 185: Create Log (Record The Log Of Moving Information)
GPS Options Menu Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information) Press the d button M z (GPS options) tab (A10) M Create log When log recording starts, the measured moving information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval. •...
Page 186 GPS Options Menu Notes on Log Recording • If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded. • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording. When the battery power becomes exhausted, log recording ends. •...
Page 187: View Log
GPS Options Menu View Log Press the d button M z (GPS options) tab (A10) M View log Check or erase the log data stored on the memory card View log using Create log (E61). 2013/05/26 2013/05/26 • See “GPS Log Data Saved on Memory Cards” (E91) 2013/05/20 for more information.
Page 188: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Welcome screen Select whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Option Description None Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the (default setting) welcome screen.
Page 189: Time Zone And Date
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Time zone and date Option Description Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date Date and time and time.
Page 190 The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Use the multi selector to choose Time zone, Time zone and date and press the k button. 15/05/2013 15:30 • The Time zone screen is displayed. London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone Choose x Travel destination and press the...
Page 191: Monitor Settings
The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Monitor settings Option Description On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately Image review after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen. Off: Picture is not displayed immediately after shooting.
Page 192: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time On Pictures)
The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Print date 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 (E53).
Page 193: Vibration Reduction
The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Vibration reduction Compensate camera shake. Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies as well as when shooting still images. Option Description Compensate camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting at the telephoto zoom position or slow shutter speed.
Page 194: Motion Detection
The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Option Description If 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.
Page 195: Af Assist
The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the d button M z tab (A10) M AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Option Description AF-assist illuminator lights automatically if the lighting is dim. The illuminator has a range of about 4.1 m (13 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.2 m (7 ft 2 in.) at the Auto (default setting)
Page 196: Assign Side Zoom Control
The Setup Menu Assign Side Zoom Control Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Assign side zoom control Choose the function to be performed during shooting when the side zoom control is used. Option Description When shooting, use the side zoom control (A29) to adjust the Zoom (default setting) zoom.
Page 197: Sound Settings
The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Set the following all sound settings to On (default setting) or Off. • Setting beep (beep sounds once when the settings are completed) •...
Page 198: Format Memory/Format Card
The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
Page 199: Tv Settings
The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the d button M z tab (A10) M TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Option Description Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in accordance with your TV. Video mode •...
Page 200: Charge By Computer
• When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery, exit the application.
Page 201 The Setup Menu The Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Option Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging. Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.
Page 202: Toggle Av/Tv Selection
The Setup Menu Toggle Av/Tv Selection Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Toggle Av/Tv selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mode is set to j, k, l, m or M. Option Description Do not toggle selection...
Page 203: Blink Warning
The Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A80) in the following shooting modes. • In the following scene modes: Scene auto selector (A39), Portrait (A39) or Night portrait (when Tripod is selected) (A40) •...
Page 204: Eye-Fi Upload
The Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Eye-Fi upload Option Description Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected (default setting) destination when an Eye-Fi card is in the camera. Disable Images will not be uploaded.
Page 205: Reset All
The Setup Menu Reset All Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values. Pop-up Menu Option Default value Flash mode (A56) Auto Self-timer (A59)/ Smile timer (A60) Focus mode (A62) Autofocus...
Page 206 The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Default value Image quality (A72) Normal r 4896×3672 Image size (A73) Picture Control (E26) Standard White balance (E31) Auto (normal) Fine adjustment in white balance (E31) Metering (E33) Matrix Continuous (E34) Single Intvl timer shooting (E36) 30 s ISO sensitivity (E38) Auto...
Page 207 The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Welcome screen (E64) None Image review (E67) Brightness (E67) View/hide framing grid (E67) View/hide histograms (E67) Print date (E68) Vibration reduction (E69) Normal Motion detection (E70) AF assist (E71) Auto Digital zoom (E71) Assign side zoom control (E72) Zoom Button sound (E73)
Page 208: Firmware Version
Reset all is performed. To change these settings back to the default settings, use Reset user settings (E46). Firmware Version Press the d button M z tab (A10) M Firmware version Displays the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX P520 Ver.X.X Back...
Page 209: Error Messages
Additional Information 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 Cause/Solution Clock not set. (flashes) Set date and time. Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. 16, 18 Charge or replace the battery.
Page 210 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Memory card is full. • Choose lower image quality or smaller image size. 72, 73 Out of memory. • Delete pictures and movies. 33, 97 • Replace memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. Error occurred while recording picture.
Page 211 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn off camera, remove and reinsert battery, and turn on System error camera. If the error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Could not obtain GPS The camera clock is not set correctly.
Page 212 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution An A-GPS file that can be updated is not found on the memory card. Check the following items. No A-GPS file found • Whether the memory card is inserted – on card • Whether the A-GPS file is stored on the memory card •...
Page 213 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Printer error. Printer error: check Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and – printer status. press the k button to resume printing.* Specified size of paper is not loaded. Printer error: check Load the specified size of paper, select Resume and press the –...
Page 214: File And Folder Names
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows. File name : DSCN0001.JPG Not displayed on camera monitor. Original still pictures, movies, still pictures extracted DSCN from movies (1) Identifier SSCN Small copies RSCN Cropped copies Pictures created with picture editing other than crop FSCN...
Page 215 • If a folder is empty, a new folder is not created even if Reset file numbering is performed. Still pictures and movies other than those taken using NIKON panorama assist or interval timer shooting Pictures taken using panorama assist •...
Page 216: Optional Accessories
• This function cannot be used when the Eye-Fi card is inserted into the camera. See our websites, product catalogs, or the instruction manual of the WU-1a for further details. See our websites or product catalogs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX P520.
Page 217: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ..........F2 The Camera........................F2 The Battery........................F3 Charging AC Adapter....................F4 The Memory Cards .......................F5 Caring for the Camera ............F6 Cleaning...........................F6 Storage ..........................F6 Troubleshooting.............F7 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA ..............F15 Specifications..............F19 Supported Standards....................F22 Index ................F24...
Page 218: Caring For The Products
Caring for the Products The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi to viii) thoroughly before using the products.
Page 219: The Battery
• Images on the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi to viii) thoroughly before using the battery.
Page 220: Charging Ac Adapter
Caring for the Products • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.
Page 221: The Memory Cards
Caring for the Products The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A21). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...
Page 222: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera 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 fingerprints, oily substances, or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, carefully Lens/ wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth, using a spiral...
Page 223: Troubleshooting
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. • See “Error Messages” (E85) for more information.
Page 224 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button or b (e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial. Monitor or • Monitor and viewfinder cannot be used simultaneously. It may viewfinder is blank.
Page 225 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Monitor is turned Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to off, and the power- cool down before resuming use. After the lamp flashes for 3 on lamp flashes minutes, the camera turns off automatically, but you can also quickly.
Page 226 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Bright specks appear in pictures Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Lower the flash. shot using flash. • A shooting mode where flash cannot fire is selected. Flash does not fire. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. •...
Page 227 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Pictures are too bright Adjust exposure compensation. (overexposed). When V (auto with red-eye reduction) or “fill flash with red-eye reduction” of the Night portrait scene mode is applied during Areas not affected shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be by red-eye are also 40, 56 applied to areas not affected by red-eye.
Page 228 File cannot be • File cannot be played back during interval timer shooting. played back. • Movies recorded with cameras other than the COOLPIX P520 cannot be played back. • Pictures shot continuously with cameras other than the –...
Page 229 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Pictures to be • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. printed are not • Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory. displayed. • Pictures taken by 3D photography cannot be printed. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations, even for PictBridge compatible printers.
Page 230 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution • The camera may not be able to identify the location in some Unable to identify shooting environments. To use the GPS feature, use the the location or it camera as much as possible in an open-air area. takes time to •...
Page 231: User License Agreement For Location Name Data
Nikon results to be obtained from this Data, or that Corporation ("Nikon") and its licensors...
Page 232 To the extent that any such export laws, rules or marked and embedded as appropriate with the regulations prohibit Nikon and its licensors following "Notice of Use," and shall be treated from complying with any of its obligations...
Page 233 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Location name data for Japan © 2012 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses POI data of ZENRIN CO., LTD. “ZENRIN” is a registered trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD. •...
Page 234 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA Switzerland Topografische Grundlage: © Bundesamt für Landestopographie This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including © Her Majesty, © Queen’s Printer for Ontario, © Canada ® Canada Post, GeoBase , © Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved.
Page 235: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P520 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective 18.1 million pixels Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 18.91 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 42× optical zoom 4.3-180 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-1000 mm...
Page 236 Specifications • 18 M 4896×3672 • 8 M 3264×2448 • 4 M 2272×1704 • 2 M 1600×1200 Image size (pixels) • VGA 640×480 • 16:9 13M 4864×2736 • 16:9 2M 1920×1080 • 3:2 4896×3264 • 1:1 3672×3672 • ISO 80 - 1600 ISO sensitivity •...
Page 237 Specifications • One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (included) Power sources • AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately) Approx. 4 h and 30 min (when using Charging AC Adapter Charging time EH-69P and when no charge remains) Battery life (Still pictures) Approx. 200 shots when using EN-EL5 Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions...
Page 238: Supported Standards
For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz) Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Supported Standards •...
Page 239: Trademark Information
• Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 240: Index
Index AF assist 104, E71 Symbols A-GPS file 101, E59 R 45, E7 Aperture value 49 l Aperture-priority auto mode 49, 51 Aperture-priority auto mode 49, 51 k Apply selection button 5 Assign Side Zoom Control 4, 29 A Auto mode 26, 35 Assign side zoom control 104 W Backlighting mode 38 Audio/video cable 87, E17...
Page 241: Eyelet For Camera Strap 6
Index COOLPIX Picture Control E68, E26 Focus area 30, E40 Create log 102, E61 Focus lock 81 Crop E16, E24 Focus mode 55, 62 Custom Picture Control 68, E30 Folder name E91 Food u 42 Format 20, 105, E74 Date and time 24, E65 Format the internal memory 105, E74 Daylight saving time 24, E66 Format the memory card 20, 105, E74...
Page 242: Power Switch/Power-On Lamp
Index Manual focus 63, E2 Points of Interest (POI) 100, 101, E60 Manual mode 49, 51 Portrait b 39 Memory capacity 22 Power 22, 23, 24 Memory card 20, 21 Power switch/power-on lamp 23 Memory card slot 20 Preset manual E32 Metering 68, E33 Pre-shooting cache 68, E34, E36 Microphone 92, E56...
Page 243: Zoom Control
Index Shooting menu 67, E26 Shooting mode 27 Vibration reduction 104, E69 Shutter sound 104, E73 Video mode 105, E75 Shutter speed 49, 78 View grid E27 Shutter-priority auto mode 49, 51 View log 102, E63 Shutter-release button 3, 5, 30 View/hide framing grid 12, 103, E67 Single 68, E34 View/hide histograms 15, 103, E67...
Page 244 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. FX3A03(11) 6MN07111-03...

Nikon COOLPIX P520 Reference Manual

Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Table of Contents

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Using GPS

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Table of Contents

Technical Notes and Index

Quick Links

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