Nikon COOLPIX P100 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPI,2"C PIO0
User's Manual

While shooting in P, S, A, M and U(1_]]98), the shooting menu contains the
following options.
i!. Image quality
Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures.
This can also be set in the menus of another shooting mode.
;ii| I mage Size
Choose the image size of recorded pictures.
This can also be set in the menus of another shooting mode (except for sport
continuous mode).
Optimize image [_79
Change the settings for optimizing images according to the shooting scene or your
preferences.
WB White balance [_82
Match white balance to the light source to produce images with natural looking colors.
I_ !SO sensitivity []_84
Modify the camera's sensitivity to light according to the brightness of the subject.
[] Metering
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
Continuous [_]86
Change settings for Continuous (continuous shooting) and BSS(BestShot Selector), etc.
B_ Auto bracketing
Vary exposure slightly over a burst of pictures.
[+] AF area mode
Choose how the focus area isdetermined.
I_ Autofocus mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
Hashexp.comp.
Adjust flash level.
NR reduction
Reduce noise in pictures shot at slowshutter speeds.
Distortion control [_]94
Choose whether to correct the peripheral distortion that occurs due to tile intrinsic
characteristics of lenses.
r_ Active D-Lighting [_]95
Prevent loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows when shooting images.
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USave user settings _]99
Save the current edited settings kTto tile mode dial U.
U Reset user settings [_[_]I00
Reset the saved settings in U back to the default settings.
Displaying the Shooting Menu
¢hoose P(Programmed auto), S (Shutter priority auto), A(Aperturepriority auto),
M (Manual) or U(User settings) by rotating tile mode dial.
Pressthe MENUbutton and switch to the P, S, A, M or U tab to display the shooting
menu ([_13).
• Pressthe multi selector to select items and set functions on menus ([_12).
• Pressthe MENUbutton to exit the shooting menu.
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_1_ Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (_96),
[] Navigating theCamera Menu
The command dial can also be used in place of pressing • or • on the multi selector.

.!. Image Quality
Set to P,S,A orM-) MENU-) P,S,A, M (shootingmenu)(_]74) _Imagequality
Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures.
Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes,
limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
FINEF_ne
Finequality images(compressionratioof 1:4),suitablefor enlargementor high
quality prints.
NORMNormal (default setting)
Normalimagequality (compressionratioof 1:8),suitablefor mostapplications.
BASICBasic
Basicimage quality (compressionratio of 1:16),suitablefor picturesthatwill be
distributed by e mailor usedin web pages.
The icon for the current setting isdisplayed in the monitor in shooting and playback
modes ([]Z]8 to 10).
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[] Notes on the Image Quality Setting
• Changes made to the image quality setting apply to allshooting modes (except for sport
continuous mode and shooting mode U).
• Use the sport continuous menu to change the image quality setting for sport continuous mode
(_64).
[] More Information
•See"Number of Exposures Remainh_g"(_77) for more information.
•See"Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously" (_96) for more information. 75

•""!'..Image Size
Set to P,S,A orM-) MENU-) P,S,A, M (shootingmenu)([_[]74)-)' Image size
Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording.
Pictures shot at smaller sizesrequire less memory, making them suited to
distribution by e mail or the web.
Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or
displayed without becoming noticeably "grainyj' limiting the number of pictures
that can be recorded.
Image size
o_ e 3648x2_36""_'°_
(default setting)
__ [_ 3264x2448
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__. L_ 2592x1944
_ 2048x1536
L_ 1600x1200
L_ 1280x960
Description
Record pictures exhibiting greater detail than those shot at
E_ 3264x2448 or [_ 2592x1944.
Good balance between file size and quality makes this the best
choice in most situations.
Smaller than _ 3648x2736, E_ 3264x2448and E_ 2592x1944
for recording more pictures.
Record pictures of a size suitable for display on devices such as a
computer monitor.
640x480 Record pictures suitable for display on a television with a screen
aspect ratio of 4:3, or for e-mail attachment.
[a.'2 3648x2432 Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (3:2) asthose shot with
35 mm film cameras.
I_ 3584x20!6 Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (16:9) as wide-screen
televisions.
I"1,1 2736x2736 Record perfectly square pictures.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback
modes (1_8 to 10).
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[] Notes on the Image Size Setting
• Changesmadet_theimagesizesettinga_lyt_allsh_otingm_des(e×ce_tf_rs_ortc_ntinuous
mode and shooting mode U).
•For sport continuous mode, the image size is fi×ed to _ 1600xl 200 or _ 1280x960 (_64).
•This feature cannot be used simultaneously wid_ certain features. See "Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously" (_96) for more h_formation,

[] Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory
and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (_76) and Image quality (_75)
settings. Note that the num ber of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition
of the image (due to JPEGcompression), In addition, this number may differ depending on the make
of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same,
memory Mem°ry card!
(43 MB) (4 GB)
Image size Image quality
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Print size2
(cm!im)
8775
3648x2736 17 1545 31x23/12X9
(default setting) 34 3015
11 970
[_ 3264x2448 21 1915 28x2]/llx8
42 3655
17 1525
[_ 2592x1944 33 2940 22x16/S,Sx6.5
63 5485
27 2410
[_ 2048x1536 52 4640 17x]3/7x5
98 8620
43 3770
L_ 1600x1200 83 7100 14x]O/Sx4
144 12000
65 5745
[_ 1280x960 119 10000 11×8/4×3
196 17000
98 8620
[_ 1024x768 171 15000 9X7/3.SXZ5
275 24000
196 17000
v6j 640x480 305 24000 5x4/2×1.5
458 40000
10 870
[_ 3648x2432 19 1720 31x2]/12x8
38 3350
12 1065
I_ 3584x2016 24 2115 30x]7/12X6,5
46 4020
11 1030
[jj 2736X2736 23 2045 23x23/gx9
45 3890
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I If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining
display shows "9999'i
2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpk
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and
multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, even with the same image size setting, images printed at
higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions
will print larger than the size indicated,
[] Printing Images of Size 1:1
Change the printer setting to "Border" when printing images of size set to 1:1,
The images may not be printed in 1:1 ratio depending on the printer.
See the instruction manual of the printer or check with the authorized print dealer _r further details,
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Optimize Image
Set to P,9, A orM-> MENU-> P, S, A, M (shooting menu) (_]74) =) Optimize image
(hange tile settings for optimizing images according to tile shooting scene or your
preferences. Contrast, saturation, sharpening, and other settings can be ad]usted in
detail.
_ Normal (default setting)
Standard image optimization; recommended in most situations.
Softer
Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a
computer.
Vivid
Enhances saturation and produces vibrant reds and greens. Images will become
sharp and slightly high in contrast.
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_ More vivid
Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp
outlines.
Portrait
Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skirl of portrait
subjects.
Custom
Customize image optimization settings ([_80).
(B_ Black-and-white
Shoot photos in black and white or sepia ([_Q81).
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At setting sother than Normal, the indicator for the current optimize image setting
is displayed in the monitor during shooting ([_8).
_1_ Optimize Image
•If the optimize image setting is set to Normal, Softer, Vivid, More vivid, Portrait or Standard
of Black-and-white, results will vary with exposure and the position of the subiect in the flame
even if shooting conditions remain the sa me, For consistent results over a series of photographs,
select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for contrast, sharpening, and saturation.
• This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features, See "Functions that Cannot be
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Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom
Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the
following options.
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contrast
Control contrast.
Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights
under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher
settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other
low contrast subjects.
The default setting is Auto.
Image sharpening
Choose how much outlines are sharpened during
shooting.
Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings
for softer outlines.
The default setting is Auto.
Saturation
Control the vividness of colors.
Choose moderate for less saturated colors, enhanced
for more vivid colors.
The default setting is Auto,
_1_ Noteon Image Sharpening
The effects of image sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor during shooting, Check results
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Shooting in Black-and-White
When Black-and-white is selectd, tile opdons
describd below are available.
•Choose Standard to shoot in basic black and white.
• Choose Custom to manually adjust Contrast
Image sharpening, and Monochrome filter
effects.
• When tile B&W +color option isenabled (q_'), one
blacBand white picture and the same picture in full color are recorded
simultaneously.
The following options can be adjusted in Custom.
Same as Optimize image _Custom _Contrast (_80).
Image sharpening
Same as Optimize image + Custom _ Image sharpening ([_[_80),
Monochrome filter
This effect simulates black and white photography
with a color filter.
• Yellow, Orange, Red:
Enhance contrast. Car] be used to tone down the
brightness of the sky in landscape photographs.
Orange filter results in greater contrast than yellow
filter, and red filter greater contrast than orange
filter.
•Green:
Softens skin tones. Suitable for portraits.
•Sepia:
Adds a sepia color tone to rnake it look like at] old picture.
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mB&W + Color
Color pictures recorded when B&W + color is enabled are the same as those shot at an optimize
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