About the Manuals

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Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Press the multi selector K or k to proceed to the next set of options.
Press the multi selector K or k to apply selection.

Help Displays

Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again.
Continuous Choose single frame, continuous mode, BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in series), or multi-shot 16. Exit Back
Attaching the Camera Strap

Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.
Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.
Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take picture.

Insert the Batteries

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

Insert the batteries.

Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Supported Batteries

This camera uses the following size AA batteries. Two LR6 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) Two FR6/L91 lithium batteries Two ZR6 oxyride batteries Two Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (available separately)
Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

Replacing Batteries

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Read and follow the warnings and cautions (A iii, 94). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:

AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, or the flash may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down. The illuminator has a range of about 2.4 m (7 ft. 10.5 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 1.7 m (5 ft. 6.9 in.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off manually (A 83), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press c.

The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Hold the multi selector down to fast forward or rewind. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory. Press the shooting mode button to switch to shooting mode. When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

Internal memory

Deleting Pictures
Press l to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor.
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press k.
To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press k.

Erase 1 image? Done

Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

Option

Description Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10. Press k to return to full-frame playback. Press f (h) to display 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails. Press the shooting mode button to switch to the shooting mode selected in the shooting-mode selection menu.

Playback zoom

View thumbnails Switch to shooting mode

f (h) A/D/y

Viewing Pictures
Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted. Pictures taken in Face Priority, while in full-frame playback, will be rotated (if necessary) and displayed.
Deleting the Last Picture Taken

Erase 1 image?

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture taken.

Using the Flash

The flash has a range of 0.5-7.7 m (19.7 in.-25 ft. 3.1 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5-4.5 m (19.7 in.-14 ft. 9.1 in.).

Press d to display the scene menu screen, choose the desired scene and press k.
Scene menu Beach/snow Sunset Dusk/dawn Night landscape Close-up Exit

Image Mode

A Image mode (A 63) can be set in the scene menu. The image mode setting can also be applied from the A auto mode menu. Changes made to the image mode setting from any available menus apply to all shooting modes.
Scene menu Museum Copy Backlight Panorama assist Image mode Exit

Features

b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. Digital zoom is not available. m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Auto*
* Other settings can be selected. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or the focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. m d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to y Normal (3264) in L18 or when image mode is set to d Normal (3072) in L16. This rate is maintained for up to 2 pictures. The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used. m W n Off p Off o 0.0* h Off W n Off* p Off o 0.0* h Off
* Other settings can be selected.
Icons Used for Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 26); n, self-timer (A 28); p, macro mode (A 29); o, exposure compensation (A 30); h, AF-assist illumination (A 83).

Scene Mode Settings

Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure compensation value applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

e Night portrait

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. Digital zoom is not available. V1 Off2 0.02 Auto2
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In a dark place, use of a tripod is recommended.

Exposure Lock

R is displayed to indicate that white balance, exposure, and focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same white balance, exposure, and focus settings.

Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 51) and use Panorama Maker (A 53) to join them in a single panorama.

More Information

See, Image File and Folder Names (A 92) for more information.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 24) to display pictures in contact sheets of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.
Description Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.

Choose pictures

Increase the number of pictures displayed (16 frames) Decrease the number of pictures displayed (4 frames) Switch to fullframe playback Switch to shooting mode

Press f (h).

Press g (i).
Press k. Press the shooting mode button to return to the last shooting mode selected.
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Protect icon Print-order icon
While pictures selected for printing (A 60) and protected pictures (A 89) are chosen, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

Film frames

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24) zooms the current picture in 3, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. The guide displayed in the right bottom in the monitor will show which part of the image is currently displayed. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
To Zoom in Use g (i) f (h) Description Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10. Press f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1, the display returns to full-frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor. A

Zoom out

View other areas of picture Switch to fullframe playback Crop picture Switch to shooting mode
Press k. Press d to crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor. Press the shooting mode button to return to the last shooting mode selected.
Pictures taken in Face Priority
When pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 24), the picture taken in Face Priority (A 20) will be enlarged using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point. If several faces are recognized, the picture will be enlarged using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point, and pressing the multi selector H, I, J or K will enable you to switch between the peoples faces. Further pressing g (i) or f (h) can change the magnification ratio and the pictures will be zoomed in as usual.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.
Macro mode (A 29) is available in all modes. Flash mode (A 26), self-timer (A 28), and exposure compensation (A 30) cannot be used. Macro mode settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins. Once movie recording begins, optical zoom cannot be adjusted. Digital zoom (up to 2) can be applied while movies are being recorded.
Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks the focus (AF lock) at this position by holding the shutter-release button halfway down. The focus is set to this position during recording.

Changing Movie Settings

Movie options can be changed (A 47).

The Movie Menu

Movie options setting can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) L Small size 320P S Small size 320 Image size and frame rate Image size: pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second Image size: pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second Image size: pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames
Option Internal memory (approx. 21 MB) 12 s 51 s 1 min 43 s Memory card (256 MB) 2 min 30 s 10 min 30 s 21 min
J TV Movie 640P (default setting) L Small size 320P S Small size 320
* All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size that can be recorded is 2 GB. Even if the memory card has a capacity greater than 4 GB, the camera displays the maximum movie length for the file size of 2 GB.

Movie Playback

In full-frame playback mode (A 24), movies are recognized by the movie options (A 47) icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k.
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Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu in auto mode (A 31) contains the following options.
A B C F F Image mode1 Choose image size and quality. White balance2 Match white balance to the light source. Continuous2 Continuous and BSS settings can be applied. Color options2 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. Set up3 Display the setup menu.

A 63 A 65 A 67 A 68 A 74

Image mode setting can be applied in the scene mode menus. See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (A 69). 3 Set up can be selected from other shooting mode menus.
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Press the shooting mode button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set the shooting menu to A (auto) mode. Press d to display the shooting menu.
To choose menus and apply selection, use the multi selector (A 9). To exit the shooting menu, press d.

A Image Mode

Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture.
Option High (3264P) z (L18 Only) High (3072P) M (L16 Only) y d e g j k Normal (3264)1 (L18 Only) Normal (3072)2 (L16 Only) Normal (2592) Normal (2048) PC Screen (1024) TV Screen (640) Size (Pixels) 3,264 2,448 3,072 2,304 3,264 2,448 3,072 2,304 2,592 1,944 2,048 1,536 1,Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Suited to full-screen display on a television, or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Description Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

16:9 (1920)

1,920 1,080
Default setting for L18 Default setting for L16

d Date

Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.
Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See Setting Display Language, Date and Time (A 14) for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (A 79) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are recorded. Useful when travelling.
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k.
The time zone menu is displayed.

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Date Time zone

Choose x and press k.

The date and time displayed on the monitor changes according to the region currently selected. If daylight saving time is in effect, use the multi selector to choose Daylight saving and press k, and then press H. The time is automatically advanced one hour.

Time zone

London,Casablanca Daylight saving Tokyo, Seoul Daylight saving

Press K.

The travel destination menu is displayed.

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Choose the travel destination time zone and press k.
The setting is enabled. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.

Travel destination

EST:New York Toronto, Lima Back Time zone

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London,Casablanca Daylight saving EST:New York Daylight saving

The Clock Battery

The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.

w (Home Time Zone)

To switch to the home time zone, choose w in step 2. To change the home time zone, choose w in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to set the home time zone.
If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect: Turn Daylight saving on (w) when daylight saving time begins, to automatically advance the cameras clock one hour. If date and time are set with Daylight saving turned on (w) when daylight saving time is in effect: Turn Daylight saving off when daylight saving time ends, to automatically set the cameras clock back one hour.

Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device.

Keep Dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.

Do Not Drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Handle the Lens and all Moving Parts with Care
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.
Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the products internal circuitry.
Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Turn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source
Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while an AC adapter is connected.

Cannot copy picture. N Image cannot be modified. N Cannot record movie. N Memory contains no images. N File contains no image data. Cannot edit selected picture. Time out error while recording movie. No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. File not created with COOLPIX L18/L16.
N Picture is protected. This image cannot be deleted Lens error Q Lens error.
Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. Turn camera off, reconnect USB cable. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
P Communications error System error Q
USB cable disconnected during printing. Error has occurred in cameras internal circuitry.

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Display PR Printer error: check printer status. PR Printer error: check paper PR Printer error: paper jam PR Printer error: out of paper PR Printer error: check ink PR Printer error: out of ink PR Printer error: file corrupt Problem Running out of ink or printer error. Solution Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* Load the specified paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* Eject the jammed paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* Load the specified paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* Check ink, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* Replace ink, select Resume and press k to resume printing.* Select Cancel and press k to cancel printing. A
Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. Paper has jammed in the printer. No paper is loaded in printer. Ink error.

Ink cartridge is empty.

An error caused by the image file has occurred.
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.

Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem Monitor is blank Cause/Solution Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway. When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash has charged. Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable. Adjust monitor brightness. Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor. Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor brightens when controls are used. Batteries are low. Camera has turned off automatically to save power. Batteries are cold. Pictures recorded before clock was set, and Date not set indicator blinks during shooting, will have time stamp of 00/00/0000 00:00; movies will be dated 01/01/2008 00:00. Set the correct date and time from Date in the setup menu. Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required. Hide info is selected for Photo info. Select Show info. Camera clock has not been set. A 11, 94 14

Monitor is hard to read

Camera turns off without warning
Date and time of recording are not correct

14, 77 37, 46

No indicators displayed in monitor Date imprint not available
Date not appearing on pictures Date does not appear on movies or on pictures even when Date imprint is taken using p. enabled Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values.
Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.
Problem Cause/Solution A 5, 67 46
No picture taken when shutter- When camera is in playback mode, press the release button is pressed. shooting mode button. When menus are displayed, press d. Battery is exhausted. When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. Camera cannot focus. The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again. Use flash. Use anti-shake AE. Use D. Use tripod and self-timer.

Pictures are blurred.

Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash does not fire.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off. Flash is off. Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected. Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous. Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies.

Optical zoom cannot be used.
Problem Digital zoom cannot be used. Cause/Solution Digital zoom cannot be used: When b Portrait or e Night portrait is selected from the scene mode menu. When Multi-shot 16 is selected from the Continuous settings in the shooting mode menu. Before movie is started. Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multishot 16 is selected for Continuous. Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter sound in setup menu. Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous in shooting menu. d (Sports scene mode) or l (Museum scene mode) is selected. Movie mode is selected. Off is selected for AF assist option in camera setup menu. AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some modes. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. White balance does not match light source. Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity too high. Noise can be reduced by: Using flash Choosing scene mode with noise reduction Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is beyond flash range. Adjust exposure compensation. Subject is backlit. Select o (Backlight scene mode) or use fill flash. A 33, 33, 83 33-65
Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released.
AF-assist illuminator does not light.
Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (noise) appear in image.

26 34, 35

Pictures are too dark (underexposed).

26, 37 30

Pictures are too bright (overexposed).
Adjust exposure compensation.
Problem Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Cause/Solution If V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction in e (Night portrait scene mode) is used, in-Camera Red Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected by red-eye. Use flash modes other than V (auto with redeye reduction) and take pictures in the shooting mode other than e Night Portrait A 26, 34
Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cause/Solution File was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 240. A

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Supported Standards

DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers. PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.

Symbols

U Anti-shake AE 19, 82 k Apply selection button 5 A Auto mode 8, 31 B Battery level indicator 18 l Delete button 5, 25 G Easy auto mode 8, 18 o Exposure compensation 9, 30 m Flash mode 9, 26 j Help 11 i Playback zoom 41 h Thumbnail playback 40 f and g zoom buttons 5, 20, 29, 48, 56 p Macro mode 9, 29 d button 10 D Movie mode 8, 46 c Playback button 8 C Scene mode 8, 32 n Self-timer 9, 28 Battery level indicator 18 Battery type 13, 89 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 5 Beach/snow (g) 32, 34 Best shot selector (BSS) 67 Black-and-white 68 Blur 100 Brightness 80
Cable connector 4, 49, 51, 55 Cleaning Body 95 Lens 95 Monitor 95 Close-up (k) 32, 36 Cloudy 65 Color options 68 Computer 5053 Continuous 67, 69 Copy 89 Copy (n) 32, 36 Crop 44 Cyanotype 68
AC adapter 13, 91 Accessories 91 AE-L 39 AF assist 83 Anti-shake AE 19, 82 Aperture 22 Audio/Video (A/V) cable 49, 91 Auto off 84 Auto with red-eye reduction 26 Autofocus 22, 23 AVI 92
Date 1415, 77 Date imprint 81 Daylight 65 Daylight saving time 14, 77 DCF 107 Delete 24, 25, 48, 73 Digital print order format 60, 107 Digital zoom 21 D-Lighting 43 DPOF 6061, 107 DSCN 92 Dusk/dawn (i) 32, 35
Backlight (o) 32, 37 Backlit subjects 26, 37 Batteries 12, 94 EN-MH1 12, 89, 91 FR6/L91 (AA) 12, 89 LR6 (AA) 12, 89 ZR6 (AA) 12, 89 Battery charger 91
EH-65A AC adapter 13, 91 Error messages 9698
Index Exif version 2.Exposure compensation 9, 30 Extension 92 approved 91 capacity of 64 formatting 85 Inserting and removing 16 slot 16 Menu button 10 Menus 76 Microphone 4, 46 Monitor 5, 67, 18, 19, 80, 95 brightness 80 indicators in 67 Monitor settings 80 Movie menu 47 Movie mode 46 Movie options 47 maximum movie length 47 small size 47 TV movie 47 Movies 46, 48 deleting 48 playback 48 recording 46 Multi selector 5, 9 Multi-shot Museum (l) 32, 36
Face Priority 20, 23 File names 92 Fill flash 26 Firmware version 90 Flash 4 lamp 5, 27 mode 9, 26, 69 Fluorescent 65 Focus 6, 22 area 6, 22 indicator 6, 22 Focus lock 31 Folder names 92 Format 17, 85 Framing 20 FSCN 92 Full-frame playback mode 24, 25

Help 11

Image mode 32, 63 Incandescent 65 Internal memory 67, 16, 64, 85 capacity 64 formatting 85 ISO sensitivity 6, 27

incredible digital

Navy Blue Ruby Red

Effective Megapixels

Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens

Huge, Bright LCD Screen

ISO Capability
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Key Features

8.0 effective megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches 3x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens for incredibly sharp, clear images Huge, bright 3.0-inch LCD for easy composing and sharing of your pictures Anti-Shake AE Easy Auto Mode ISO 1600 Capability AA-size battery compatible Face Zoom-in zooms right in on the subjects face during playback Nikon In-Camera Innovations n-Camera Red-Eye Fix I automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again mproved Face-Priority AF I Nikons face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces faster than ever -Lighting rescues dark or backlit D images by improving brightness and detail where needed
AA-size batteries for carefree shooting anywhere
Compatibility with AA-size batteries, which are widely available around the world, means carefree shooting virtually anywhere without worrying about recharging or running out of power.

Easy auto mode

Easy auto mode makes photography even easier by taking control of settings, so you simply turn on the camera and shoot without worrying.
In-Camera Premium Features!
8.0 effective megapixel clarity
An impressively high megapixel count delivers pictures with true-to-life color and pleasing details. Whats more, it means images can be significantly enlarged, and still look absolutely stunning.
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix This in-camera feature automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye.

New Anti-shake AE

Anti-shake AE helps you take great pictures free of complicated operation by automatically increasing shutter speed and raising the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
D-Lighting Compensates for underexposed images or insufficient flash by automatically adding light and detail to selected shots where needed, without affecting properly exposed areas.
Expansive 3.0-inch LCD monitor
A huge, bright LCD monitor makes it a cinch to compose shots and play them back anywhere. High contrast ensures clear viewing, even in direct sunlight.

equipped for lifes magic

amazing views on a huge 3-inch LCD screen
Face-Priority AF Automatically finds and focuses on up to 5 faces to ensure superb portraits with clear, crisp focus.