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En
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and con- ventions are used: Introduction This icon marks cautions, informa- tion that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. First Steps This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. Basic Photography This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful Scene Mode when using the camera. This icon indicates that more infor- matio
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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 equip- ment. 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 product to pre
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• Do not handle the plug or battery char- Use appropriate cables ger with wet hands. Failure to observe When connecting cables to the input this precaution could result in electric and output jacks, use only the cables shock. provided or sold by Nikon for the pur- pose, to maintain compliance with Observe proper precautions when han- product regulations. dling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if impr op- Removing memory cards erly handled. Observe the following Memory cards may
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Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, trans- damages resulting from the use of this mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval product. system, or translated into any language • While every effort has been made to in any form, by any means, without ensure that the information in these Nikon’s prior written permission. manuals is accurate and complete, we • Nikon reserves the right to change the would appreciate
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Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res- quirements of the Canadian Interference pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement Causing Equipment Regulations. sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro- duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be
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Table of Contents For Your Safety................................................................................................. ii Notices............................................................................................................. iv Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera......................................................................................... 2 The Shooting Display (Monitor / Electronic Viewfi nder)................................ 4 The Control Panel.............
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Movies 59 Movie Mode..................................................................................................... 59 Recording Movies............................................................................................ 61 Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... 64 More on Playback 65 Viewing Pictures on the Camera .................................................................... 65 Viewing Pictures on TV .
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The Setup Menu 130 Language......................................................................................................... 131 Date.................................................................................................................. 131 Folders.............................................................................................................. 133 Monitor Options.............................................................................................. 133 Seq
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 8800 digital camera. This manual has been 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. Before using the camera, ready the camera strap and lens cap as shown be- low. Attaching the Camera Strap The Lens Cap Attach the camera strap as shown below. When replacing or removing the lens Repeat
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Accessory shoe cover ( 104) Control panel ( 6) (fl ash mode) button ( 37) (LCD illuminator) Accessory shoe button ( 6) ( 104) Mode dial ( 8) Built-in Speedlight ( 19, 37, 104–105) (exposure compensation) button ( 44) Voice memo record/ playback button ( 74) Shutter-release button ( 7) Power switch ( 14) Lens ( 146, 154) Infrared receiver ( 42) Microphone ( 59, 74) FUNC button Self-timer lamp ( 41, 42) ( 26, 50, 60, 139) AF-assist illuminator (LED; 21, 145, 1
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Introduction AE / AF-L (AE / AF lock) button ( 22, 138) (monitor) button ( 4) Zoom ( / ) buttons ( 18, 67, 70) Eyelet for camera strap (× 2) Command dial Memory card slot ( 12, 13) Electronic viewfi nder ( 4, 5) Monitor ( 4, 5, 7) (menu) button Memory card ( 26, 85, 113) slot cover (quick review) button ( 23) ( 12, 13) Multi selector (delete) button ( 23, 58, 65) ( 8) (self-timer) button ( 41) (display) button ( 5, 65) Diopter adjustment control ( 19) Interface connector cover Vibr
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Introduction The Shooting Display (Monitor / Electronic Viewfi nder) 1 The following indicators are displayed during shooting : 1 2 3 4 5 6 Battery level indicator ................... 17 6 7 “Date not set” icon ...................... 15 TOKYO T TOKYO OKYO 5 8 Recording indicator ....................... 21 18 AE/AF AE/AF AE/AF 6 1 1...0 0 0 9 Flash indicator ............................... 20 17 7 AE-L A AE-L E-L A AF-L AF-L F-L 16 1 10 10 0 8 10 Image size ...................................
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Introduction 20 21 22 34 T TOKYO TOKYO OKYO 1 1..0 .0 0 AE/AF A AE/AF E/AF 26 23 H H 33 1 100 100 00 24 25 32 30 88M 8M M 31 27 1 1/ /6 6 60 0 0 F2.8 F F2.8 2.8 126 126 126 8 895 895” 95” 29 28 20 Ultra HS recording indicator........... 89 28 Exposure display...................... 50, 51 Manual focus display..................... 57 21 Spot metering target ..................... 87 29 Exposure mode........................ 47–50 22 Flash mode for optional Speedlights............................
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Introduction 1 The Control Panel 1 White balance indicator................. 55 4 Exposure compensation indicator........................................ 44 2 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) indicator........................................ 53 5 Flash mode.................................... 38 2 3 Shutter speed ......................... 48, 50 6 Exposure count display (number of 2 Aperture ................................ 49, 50 exposures remaining)..................... 17 Continuous mode....
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Introduction The Monitor * Fold out to use Range of rotation Frame self-portraits * Monitor shows mirror im- age of what will appear in fi nal picture. † If camera is on, monitor turns off and electronic viewfi nder turns on auto- † Stow on camera body Storage position matically. The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-relea
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Introduction The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P S A M ( 46) Choose these modes for varying degrees of control Auto ( 17) Scene ( 26) over shutter speed and A simple “point-and-shoot” Choose from fi fteen aperture. mode recommended for “scenes” suited to dif- fi rst time users of digital ferent subjects or shoot- cameras. ing conditions and let the camera do the rest. Playback ( 65) Play pictures back in the monitor. Choose from fi
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First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL7 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low. 2 Connect the power cable 3 1 Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-56 battery charger () and insert the wall plug into a power outlet (). The CHARGE lamp will light to 1 show that the charger is on (). Charge the battery 2 Remove terminal cover and slide the EN-EL7 into the MH-56 terminals
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First Steps Inserting the Battery Turn the camera off 1 Open the battery-chamber cover 2Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the position ( ) and fl ip the battery-chamber cover 1 2 open ( ). Insert the battery 3 Insert a fully-charged EN-EL7 battery as shown in the label inside the battery-chamber cover. Inserting Batteries Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation. Close the battery-cha
