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- 1 - Reference Manual DIGIT AL C AMERA COOLPIX 950 Contents Overview First Steps Putting Batteries in Y our Camera Inserting and Removing Memor y Cards Choosing a Language f or the Menus Setting the .
- 2 - The Camera Menus The A-REC Menu Using Folders (A-REC, M-REC) LCD Brightness Sound Settings Auto Of f Formatting Memor y Cards The M-REC Menu Digital Zoom (DIGIT AL TELE) Black-and-White Photogr .
- 3 - Ov er vie w Thank you for buying a COOLPIX 950. This Reference Manual explains how to use and care for your COOLPIX 950. It is intended as a supplement to the Fast Track Guide and Pocket Guide , to which you can refer for guidance on topics not covered here.
- 4 - First Steps This chapter guides you through the steps you will take after removing the camera from the box, from inserting the batteries to making your first photographs and playing them back.
- 5 - …remove the memory card Flip the card-release button up and push it down until the card can be removed by hand. 4 Close the card slot cover Inser ting and Remo ving Memor y Cards 1 Turn the camera off Turn the mode dial to OFF.
- 6 - Setting the Time and Date When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will need to set the time and date as follows: 1 Turn the mode dial to PLAY.
- 7 - T aking Y our First Photo graph This section outlines the basic steps involved in taking a photograph in A-REC mode. Step 1—Remove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown below. Step 2—Turn the mode dial to A-REC To enter automatic recording mode, turn the selector dial to A-REC.
- 8 - Step 3—Check the number of exposures remaining The control panel and LCD monitor show the number of expo- sures remaining at the current image quality setting. Step 4—Adjust camera settings In automatic mode, the user can adjust flash, focus, exposure compensation, and image quality and size.
- 9 - Step 6—Half-press the shutter-release button When the shutter-release button is pressed half way, the camera will automatically adjust focus according to the distance to the subject. If the focus operation is successful, the green autofocus lamp next to the viewfinder will glow .
- 10 - Step 8—Check the results After a photograph has been taken, the autofocus lamp will blink and an hourglass icon ( ) will be displayed in the LCD monitor while the photograph is recorded. Before the photograph is transferred to the memory card, it will be displayed briefly in the LCD monitor.
- 11 - Using the Buttons (A-REC , M-REC) This chapter details some of the camera settings that can be accessed without using the camera menus: flash, focus, image quality, image size, sensitivity, and exposure mode. Exposure compensation is covered in the Fast Track Guide .
- 12 - When the mode dial is set to A-REC or M-REC, the current flash setting can be changed using the button next to the control panel. The setting changes each time the button is pressed, cycling th.
- 13 - F ocus Settings With the mode dial set to A-REC, a choice of three autofocus modes is available. In addition, M-REC mode offers a selection of manual focus settings.
- 14 - Manual focus In M-REC mode, focus distance can be se- lected manually from a list of preset distances ranging from 0.1m (4in.) to infinity. To set focus distance manually: 1 Measure the distance to your subject. 2 Turn the mode dial to M-REC. Focus Distance Focus distance is measured from the cover that protects the lens.
- 15 - Using the Self-Timer The COOLPIX 950 is equipped with an automatic timer with two settings: three seconds, useful when making group photographs, and ten seconds, ideal for self-portraits. To use the self-timer, follow these steps: 1 For self-portraits, mount the camera on a tripod (recom- mended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface.
- 16 - Ima ge Quality and Siz e The image quality/image size setting determines how many photo- graphs can be stored on a single memory card. The following combinations of image quality and size are a.
- 17 - Photographs taken at an image quality setting of HI are stored in uncompressed TIFF format and show no loss in quality. An 8MB memory card is however sufficient to store only one such photo- graph at a time.
- 18 - Program Camera automatically sets shutter speed and aper- ture to produce the best exposure. Best for general use. How it works Setting When to use it Shutter Priority Choose the shutter speed using the command dial. Aperture is set automatically by the camera.
- 19 - Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Exposure Mode Aper tur e Priority An exposure mode of Aperture Priority allows you to choose an aperture setting from three pre-determined f-values. To choose a value for aperture: 1 Set the exposure mode to Aperture Pri- ority.
- 20 - Using the Buttons (PLA Y) This chapter describes the following playback functions: • viewing photographs • deleting unwanted photographs individually These functions can be accessed using the zoom ( ▼ W/T ▲ ) buttons, the command dial, and the three buttons below the control panel.
- 21 - • To select a photo for viewing: Press the thumbnail ( ) button to display a menu of nine preview images. A number at the bottom right corner of each preview gives the position of the photograph in memory. If there are more than nine photos in memory, use the command dial to page through the previews, nine at a time.
- 22 - The Camera Men us This chapter supplements “Other Camera Functions” in the Pocket Guide , exploring the options available in the menus for each operating mode. The bulk of the shooting options available in the M-REC menu are described in the Pocket Guide , “Taking Photo- graphs.
- 23 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Using F olders (A-REC , M-REC) By default, photographs taken with the COOLPIX 950 are stored in the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. To make it easier to locate photographs during playback, you can create additional folders and organize your photographs by theme.
- 24 - The Folder Options Menu To create a new folder, or to rename or delete existing folders, choose OPTIONS from the FOLDERS menu. The menu shown at right will be displayed. Creating new folders To create a new folder: 1 Using the zoom buttons, highlight NEW and press the shutter-release button.
- 25 - LCDBRIGHT Deleting folders To delete an existing folder: 1 Using the zoom buttons, highlight DE- LETE in the OPTIONS menu and press the shutter-release button.
- 26 - CONCEPT PRACTICE CONCEPT PRACTICE AU TO SOUND ON OFF Sound Settings The COOLPIX 950 is equipped with a speaker that produces a beep when you turn the camera on or take a picture. This speaker can be turned on and off using the SOUND menu. The SOUND menu can be accessed from the setup menu for each mode.
- 27 - CONCEPT PRACTICE AU TO FORMA T IMA GES WILL BE DELETED! W ARNING!ALL FORMA T NO F ormatting Memor y Cards Compact flash memory cards must be formatted before they can be used in the camera. You can also format cards to erase all folders and photographs.
- 28 - The M-REC Menu To display the M-REC menu, turn the mode dial to M-REC and press the MENU button. The M-REC menu has two pages of options; you can move from the first to the second page using the MENU button or zoom but- tons. Press the MENU button when the second page is displayed to return to shoot- ing mode.
- 29 - LENS (Lens Converter) Offers a choice of settings for achieving optimum results with the following lens converters (available separately): the FC- E8 fish-eye lens converter, the WC-E24 wide-angle lens converter, and the TC-E2 telephoto lens converter.
- 30 - CONCEPT ➔ AU TO SHOOTING IMG ADJUST WHITE BAL CONTINUOUS METERING BESTSHOT BLACK&WHIT DIGIT AL TELE AU TO AU TO D-TELE X 2 . 0 X 2 . 5 X 1 . 6 X 1 . 2 5 O F F A U T O PRACTICE Digital Zoom (DIGIT AL TELE) In “digital zoom,” images are processed digitally to enlarge the center portion of photographs to fill the frame.
- 31 - PRACTICE Black-and-White Photogra ph y In M-REC mode, photographs can be taken either in color or in black-and-white (in A-REC mode, only color is available). Photo- graphs taken in black-and-white have slightly better image quality than color photos.
- 32 - PRACTICE The Camera Menus: The M-REC Menu Lens Con verter Settings (LENS) If you have attached one of the lens converters available sepa- rately for the COOLPIX 950, you can use the LENS option to adjust zoom, flash, and other settings to the optimum values for the chosen converter.
- 33 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Making a P anorama—Tips (AE-LOCK) In M-REC mode, you can lock autoexposure and auto white balance to produce a series of photographs with consistent color balance and exposure.
- 34 - CONCEPT PRACTICE ➔ AU TO SHOOTING SET UP FOLDERS LENS CARDFORMA T AE LOCK 1 USER SET RESET ALL AU TO USER SET BSS A U T O User Settings In M-REC mode, the camera can “memorize” up to thre.
- 35 - CONCEPT ➔ AU TO SHOOTING SET UP FOLDERS LENS CARDFORMA T AE LOCK 1 USER SET RESET ALL AU TO RESET ALL SETTINGS TO DEF A UL TV ALUES RESET ALL RESET C NO PRACTICE Restoring Default Settings Th.
- 36 - LCD On/Off By default, the LCD monitor comes on when the camera is turned on and can only be turned off by pressing the MONITOR button. While the LCD monitor is on, the camera adjusts focus continu- ously, providing a constant preview of the view through the lens.
- 37 - CONCEPT PRACTICE ➔ AU TO SHOOTING FOLDERS LENS CARDFORMA T AE LOCK 1 USER SET RESET ALL SET UP AU TO AU TO OF F DA T E LCD BRIGHT SOUND SEQ.XFER LCD ON/OFF 0 30s E LANGU AGE CONTROLS ON CONCE.
- 38 - CONCEPT PRACTICE ➔ AU TO SHOOTING FOLDERS LENS CARDFORMA T AE LOCK 1 USER SET RESET ALL SET UP AU TO AU TO OF F DA T E LCD BRIGHT SOUND SEQ.XFER LCD ON/OFF 0 30s E LANGU AGE CONTROLS ON Setting How it works Resets sequential numbering to the low- est number available on the current card.
- 39 - The Pla yback Menu In addition to some of the camera settings discussed above, the playback menu offers options for deleting multiple images, creating slide shows, protecting photographs from de le- tion, and hiding photographs during playback.
- 40 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Deleting Multiple Photo graphs The DELETE option in the playback menu allows you to: • delete selected photographs • delete all the photographs in the current folder • se.
- 41 - 2 Use the zoom buttons to highlight ALL and then press the shutter-release button. The dialog shown at right will be dis- played. Highlight YES and press the shut- ter-release button to delete all visible, unprotected images. Highlight NO or BK to return to the playback menu without deleting the images.
- 42 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Slidesho w The slide-show option allows unattended sequential playback of all images in the current folder that have not been hidden using HIDE IMAGE. Photographs are displayed one after the other, with a pause between each photograph.
- 43 - 4 To pause the slide show, press the shut- ter-release button. The slide show will pause and the window shown at right will be displayed. You can restart the slide show by selecting RESTART, choose a new frame interval with FRAME INTVL, or select BK to stop the slide show and return to playback mode.
- 44 - Hiding Photo graphs During Pla yback When creating a slide show or playing back photographs for an audience, you may want to hide some of the photographs in the current folder.
- 45 - 5 To select the number of copies of each image to be printed, highlight COPIES and turn the command dial. Alternatively, press the shutter-release button and use the zoom buttons to select the number of copies in the COPIES menu, then press the shutter-release button to return to the PRINT SET menu.
- 46 - Tips When the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor, the television image will appear upside-down. Connect the camera to the AC adapter (available separately) when you want the television to continue to display images even after the camera has entered “sleep” mode.
- 47 - Viewing Photos on a Computer Photographs stored on the memory card can be viewed on a computer either using Nikon View to transfer data directly from the camera, or by removing the memory card from the camera and reading it using a CompactFlash (CF) card reader or PC card adapter.
- 48 - Caring for Y our Camera To ensure that you continue to get the most from your camera, you should observe the following precautions when cleaning and storing your camera. Cleaning The lens is covered by a clear plastic shield. You should avoid touching this shield with your fingers.
- 49 - Accessories This chapter identifies the items packaged with your camera and the accessories available for separate purchase. What’ s in the Bo x Purchasers of the COOLPIX 950 should find that the package contains the items listed below. Should you notice that any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer as soon as possible.
- 50 - T roub leshooting If you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 950, check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon represen- tative. General Pr oblems Nothing shows in the control panel Checklist: • Is the mode dial set to OFF? Turn the mode dial to A-REC, M-REC, or PLAY.
- 51 - The exposure count shows zero • There is not enough memory to record photographs at current settings. There may still be enough memory to record photo- graphs at a lower image quality or size.
- 52 - Your television does not mirror the LCD monitor Checklist: • Is the camera correctly connected to the television set or VCR? Connect the camera as described in “Connections: Connect- ing to a Television or VCR.” • Is the television tuned to the video channel? Tune the television to the video channel.
- 53 - Err or Messa ges When there is a problem with the flash-memory card or with the camera’s internal programming and circuitry, an error message will appear superimposed on the image in the LCD monitor. Below is a list of error messages that may be displayed by the COOLPIX 950 and the steps that should be taken to deal with them.
- 54 - This error appears when all photo- graphs in the current folder have been hidden using HIDE IMAGE and the mode dial is set to PLAY. It will not be possible to play back or delete images until you have chosen a different folder or used HIDE IMAGE to allow at least one image to be displayed (see “The Camera Menus: The Playback Menu”).
- 55 - Specifications Type: digital camera Recording modes: automatic (A-REC), custom (M-REC; offers monochrome mode and allows manual ad- justments to focus, shutter speed, aperture, sensitivity, white balance, metering, bright- ness, and contrast) Image sensor: high-density 1 / 2 ˝ CCD Pixel count: effective pixel count 1.
- 56 - Exposure Range (continuous): EV -2.0–+15.5 (wide angle) EV -0.8–+16.7 (telephoto) (ISO 100 equivalent) Control: programmed auto, shutter-priority auto, ap- erture-priority auto Compensation: -2.
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