Nikon Coolpix 995 - Manual

Introduction About This Manual 10 11 Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX995 digital camera—acamera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your COOLPIX995 digital camera, and be sure to read thismanual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep thi...

Contents 12 13 Before Using the Camera ................................................................2-27 For Your Safety ..............................................................................................3-9Introduction .....................................................................

Nomenclature 14 15 MOD E 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Viewfinder p. 16 2 Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp p. 70/53 3 Lens 4 MONITOR button p. 46 5 QUICK review button p. 51 6 MENU button p. 92 7 Control panel p. 16 8 Mode dial p. 44 9 Shutter release button p. 43 10...

Quick Guide 18 19 This section will rapidly guide you through the first steps, from settingup the camera to taking your first picture. For fully detailed descriptionsof each operation, please see the page referred as “(p. 00)”. 1 Set the Mode dial to and insert the battery (p. 30). 2 Insert the CF m...

21 Quick Guide —continued 20 5 Press the Shutter release button lightly to focus on the subject byusing autofocus. (p. 48). • The Green LED lights when the subject is in focus and flashes rapidly when the camera cannot autofocus. In-focus Out-of-focus Green LED lights. Green LED flashes. 6 Use the b...

23 Menu Guide: Shooting Mode 22 Press MENUbutton to select. Press the Multiselector to switchbetween Shootingmenu 1 and 2. Shooting Menu 1 WHITE BALANCE Select white balance in accor-dance with lighting conditions(p. 95) METERING Select metering mode (p. 97) CONTINUOUS Select Shooting mode (p. 99) B...

27 Menu Guide: Playback Mode 26 Press MENUbutton to select. Press the Multiselector to switchbetween Playbackmenu and SET-UPmenu. DELETE Delete selected images usingthumbnail display; delete allimages or the settings of AutoTransfer and Print-order files(p. 138) FOLDERS Create new folders, rename or...

29 28 PREPARATION This section introduces preparations necessary before using the camera. Check list Check that all the components listed below are includedin the package. If any components are missing, contactthe retailer where you purchased your COOLPIX995. 1. Nikon COOLPIX995 Digital Camera 2. St...

31 Installing Battery 30 The camera requires either the supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery ora 2CR5 (DL245) 6V lithium battery (available separately). Make sure tocheck the battery power when a new battery is installed or beforeshooting. 1 Turn the Mode dial (p. 44) to and open the battery chamber...

33 32 Selecting a Language The language in which menus and messages are displayed can beselected using the Language sub-menu. 1 Turn the Mode dial to ˘ . • The Language can also be set using the SET-UP menu in the Shooting mode. 2 Press the MENU button so the Playback menu is displayed. • The appear...

34 35 Setting Date/Time The date and time for your country or location should be set beforeuse. 1 Set the Mode dial to and press the MENU button to display the SET-UP menu. 2 Select “Date” in the SET-UP menu. • Press ≤ / ≥ on the Multi selector (p. 44) to highlight Date and press > to display dat...

37 Inserting CF Memory Card 36 The COOLPIX995 uses a CompactFlash™ (CF) memory card to storeimages and movies. Use a Nikon CF memory cards or other recommended memory card. See p. 163and the instruction manual of the CF memory card for notes on using the card. Inserting the CF Memory Card 1 Turn the...

39 Formatting CF Memory Cards 38 CF memory cards must be formatted before being used with theCOOLPIX995. Note that the CF memory card supplied with yourcamera has already been formatted. Note: Formatting CF memory cards Note that when a CF memory card is formatted, the entire contents of the cardare...

41 Strap and Lens Cap 40 Attaching strap MOD E SIZE ISO M-FOCUS • Attach the strap as illustrated. Lens cap • Press the latch on the lens cap to attach/detach it.• Since the lens cap can easily be misplaced, we recommend attaching it to the strap with the supplied cord. Useful Advice on COOLPIX Came...

Holding the Camera 42 43 To reduce blurring caused by camera shake, hold the camera steadilyin both hands and press the Shutter release button slowly and gently.Photographs can be framed in the Monitor or the Viewfinder. Check point The lens section of this camera rotates so the subject can be seen ...

45 Mode Dial and Multi Selector 44 Simple Shooting and Playback Having mastered simple point operation and studied the section “Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques”, we recommend that you read this section which explains some aspects of simple “Point and Shoot” photography in more detail. Set...

47 Basic Operation (Auto Mode) 46 1 Set the camera to Auto Mode (Set the Mode dial to ). • The camera beeps once when the power is turned on and standby operation starts. After a short pause, the camera is ready and the Viewfinder image isdisplayed on the Monitor. Control panel Monitor • Individual ...

49 Basic Operation (Auto Mode) —continued 48 3 Lightly press the Shutter release button and confirm the focus. Note: Continuous AF When the Monitor is on, the camera continues to attempt to focus (ContinuousAF, p. 62). The shutter can be released without focus being achieved. Checkthe focus status o...

Self-Timer Operation 53 Basic Operation (Auto Mode) —continued 52 6 Press the Delete button in Full-screen review mode and select“Yes” with the Multi selector to delete a single image. • Using the Multi selector choose the image to be deleted. Pressing the Delete button displays a confirmation dialo...

55 Simple Playback Operations 54 Set the Mode dial to ˘ to set the camera to Playback mode. In Playback mode, recorded images are visible on the Monitor. Multiplereduced size images can be viewed at once (Thumbnail Playback) orreviewed for deletion. Full-Frame Playback (See p. 74) 1 Set the Mode dia...

57 Other Functions 56 By connecting the camera to your TV set or a personal computer, youcan view, edit or print out images taken with the COOLPIX995. Connect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set By connecting the COOLPIX995 to a TV set, you can view your still pictures andmovies on the television. Connect the ca...

59 Setting Image Quality and Size 58 Shooting Mode In both or mode, one of the most important options for your pictures is the combination of Image quality setting (imagecompression ratio) and Image size setting that you select. There arefour available Image quality settings and six Image size setti...

Selecting the Focus Mode How Much Space is Left on my CF Memory Card—Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining 60 Shooting Mode The total number of images that can be saved on a CF memory carddepends on the amount of space left in the CF memory card beingused, and on the selected Image quality an...

Digital zoom 63 Selecting Focus Mode —continued 62 Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Autofocus Options There are several advanced options that may be employed when setting up the Autofocus . In particular, a difference will be noticed when the Monitor is on or off in Autofocus or Macro Close-up mode. Moni...

65 Setting the Exposure mode 64 Shooting Mode To create a variety of photographic treatments, various Exposuremodes can be selected to achieve a desired effect. Four Exposuremodes can be selected in Shooting mode. Rotate the Command dial while pressing the MODE button so thedesired Exposure mode is ...

67 Setting the Exposure mode —continued 66 Shooting Mode A : Aperture-Priority Auto This mode enables you to choose the camera aperture (lens’ minimum tomaximum in 1/3 steps) manually. The camera automatically selects an appropriateshutter speed (8 to 1/2300 sec.) to ensure correct exposure. • Turni...

Setting the Flash Mode 69 Setting the Exposure mode —continued 68 Shooting Mode Long time (BULB) exposure (up to 60 sec.) Å Set the Exposure mode to  , and place the camera on a tripod or secure position, then rotate the Command dial to set the shutter speed indication to bu1b (next after 8 sec.) t...

Setting the Exposure Compensation Value 71 Setting the Flash Mode —continued 70 Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Setting Indication Characteristics AUTO flash ⁄ Speedlight automatically fires when the subject is darkand the built-in Speedlight is released. Speedlight doesnot fire if the subject is adequa...

73 Adjusting Sensitivity 72 Shooting Mode Sensitivity increases the use that the camera makes of available light,allowing faster shutter speeds to be employed. However as sensitivityis increased, the picture may become noisy. Standard sensitivity isequivalent to film ISO 100. The camera will automat...

75 74 Playback Playback Mode ˘ You can see more detail in the image by zooming into the desired areaof the image. Taking a Closer Look: Zooming In 1 Set the Mode dial to ˘ . 2 Press and hold the ( ) Zoom button to see the image in closer detail. • The amount of Zoom increases each time the button is...

77 Playback —continued 76 Playback Mode ˘ By pressing the Delete ( D ) button in Full-frame playback or Thumbnail Playback you can delete individual images. Deleting Individual Photographs 1 Set the Mode dial to ˘ . • The most recent photograph is displayed on the Monitor. 2 Display the photograph t...

79 78 Advanced operation This section provides complete descriptions of advanced camera operations. Deleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback 1 Highlight the image to be deleted using the Multi selector. Theselected image is marked with a yellow highlight. Deleting photographs —continued...

Manual Focus 81 Autofocus Lock/Auto Exposure Lock 80 If the subject is outside of the Autofocus area, a feature calledAutofocus lock can be used to maintain focus on the subject.Autofocus is locked by half pressing the shutter with the subject in thefocus target area. At the same time, exposure for ...

Recording Movie/Movie Playback 83 Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected 82 Shooting Mode Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. Youcan Autofocus as detailed below. 1. No subject detail for Autofocus system. • Very dark subjects.• Scenes with a pronounced dif...

Quick Delete/Holding the Image in the Display 85 Recording Movie/Movie Playback —continued 84 Operation in Movie Playback mode When the first frame is displayed as a still image Start movie After completing the playback, the final frame isdisplayed for one second, and then returns tothe still image ...

87 Quick Review Mode/Full-Screen Review Mode 86 Shooting Mode Quick review mode/Full-screen review mode is set by pressing theQUICK review button in Shooting mode . These two review modes enable you to quickly review and confirm theimage without having to turn the Mode dial from to ˘ . • The display...

89 Viewing Additional Picture Information 88 Rotating the Command dial changes the display to the following fivescreens while a picture is displayed on the Monitor in any Full-frameplayback mode. 1. Basic display 2. Detailed information display 1 3. Detailed information display 2 4. Histogram displa...

91 Sync Terminal 90 External Nikon Speedlights can be accommodated by using theoptional Multi-Flash Bracket Unit SK-E900. 1 Remove the Sync terminal cover and connect the camera plug ofthe multiple flash adapter. • The following Nikon optional Speedlights can be used: SB-28DX, SB-28, SB- 26, SB-25, ...

93 Choosing from the Shooting Menu (example: Focus Mode) 1 Select the Shooting menu item. • Press ≤ / ≥ on the Multi selector to highlight the desired menu item, then press > to display the options for the selected item. 2 Select the option for the selected item. • Press ≤ / ≥ to highlight the de...

95 94 Setting Shooting Menus —continued Shooting Mode If the symbol (Command dial) appears to the right of a menu item, you can select an option quickly by rotating the Command dial instead of using the Multiselector. 1 Select the menu item with the Multi selector. Using the Command Dial to Make a S...

97 Setting Shooting Menus —continued 96 Shooting Mode — Preset White Balance — In certain lighting, you may find that you can obtain a more accurate color balanceby measuring the color temperature of the light manually. The Preset White Balance function allows you to photograph a neutral object (usu...

99 98 Setting Shooting Menus —continued Shooting Mode • When you set the Metering mode, the Metering indications are displayed on the Control panel and on the Monitor. Spot Metering Area display Metering system Characteristic Spot AF Area Metering can be selectedwhen the autofocus mode in FOCUS OPTI...

103 102 Setting Shooting Menus —continued Shooting Mode BEST SHOT SELECTOR The Best Shot Selector function is most effective in situations where inadvertent camera movement may affect the outcome of thephotograph, such as the following:• The camera is zoomed in or you are using an optional teleconve...

105 104 IMAGE ADJUSTMENT When you take a photograph, the camera automatically compensatesfor optical brightness and contrast before recording the photograph onthe CF memory card. The Image Adjustment menu gives you control over this image compensation. Auto Image is adjusted automatically. Normal Im...

107 106 Normal Normal setting Wide Adapter Wideangle Converter setting Telephoto 1 2x Telephoto Converter TC-E2 setting Telephoto 2 3x Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED setting Fisheye 1 Fisheye Converter setting(Records a circular image.) Fisheye 2 Fisheye Converter setting (The corners ofthe rectangular...

109 108 USER SETTING The camera can “memorize” up to three combinations of settings,including White Balance, Metering, Continuous, Best Shot Selector,Image Adjustment, Saturation Control, Lens and Image Sharpening.These settings can be recalled as desired, allowing you to createseparate combinations...

111 110 Setting Shooting Menus —continued Shooting Mode — Exposure Compensation —Exposure metering can be offset to allow manual compensation formore creative control of your pictures. Twelve settings are available forExposure Compensation, from –2EV to +2EV in 1/3-EV steps. • The Exposure Compensat...

113 112 Setting Shooting Menus —continued Shooting Mode — Auto-Focus Mode —The camera Auto-Focus can operate in two modes: Continuous AF and Single AF. Continuous AF As long as the monitor is turned on, Autofocus is enabled continuouslyregardless of whether the shutter is being pressed or not. The F...

115 114 Setting Shooting Menus —continued Shooting Mode IMAGE SHARPENING The camera can emphasize the details and borders of objects, makingthe picture appear sharper and bolder. Auto The camera automatically sets thesharpness. High Sets the Sharpness to high. Normal Sets the Standard sharpness. Low...

117 116 Setting Shooting Menus —continued Shooting Mode • The Exposure Compensation indication ≠ flashes on the Control panel and along with the compensated EV value for the next shot are displayed on theMonitor when the bracketing is set. — WB Bracketing —White balance is bracketed when you press t...

119 118 RESET ALL The Reset all setting allows you to restore settings in all Shootingmodes , and Playback ˘ to their default values. No Exit menu without changing the settings. Yes Restore the settings to their default values. Setting Shooting Menus —continued Shooting Mode When you perform Reset A...

3 Press ≤ / ≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen. • The 14 SET-UP items are divided into two displays. Press ≤ / ≥ on the Multi selector to move the cursor and display SETUP 2 . 121 120 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus The SET-UP menu allows you to select various settings for basic camerasetu...

123 122 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus —continued Folders The Shooting SET-UP Items (in mode) You can use this option to select new folders to help you organize yourpictures on the camera for shooting and image playback. This featureallows you to create, rename and delete folders. Options Options for...

124 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus —continued Shooting Mode [Delete]This option enables you to delete folders (other than the NIKON folder). 1 Select “Delete” in Options and press > on the Multi selector to display the folder list. 2 Press ≤ / ≥ to select the folder to be deleted and press > to...

127 126 — Hue —The hue (overall color) of the Monitor can be finely adjusted to any ofeleven levels. Press ≤ or ≥ to alter the hue by moving the arrow at the right side of the display up (reddish) or down (bluish). Once you have adjustedhue to your satisfaction, press > to complete the hue settin...

129 128 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus —continued Shooting Mode Seq. Numbers In order to avoid taking multiple pictures with the same file name (forexample DSC0001.JPG), it is possible to allocate sequential numbersthat are automatically assigned to image files. This feature can be usedeven when more...

131 130 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus —continued Shooting Mode Controls Shooting SET-UP Items (only in mode) You can use the Controls setting to specify whether individual functions are retained in the camera or cleared from the camera’smemory when you turn the camera off. Various alternative functi...

133 132 Zoom Options You can use the Zoom Options to determine various functions that relate to the initial set up of the lens and the aperture variations relative to the Zoom position. Digital Tele Sets the Digital zoom setting. Startup Position Sets the initial Zoom position. Fixed Aperture Fixes ...

135 134 — Shot Confirm Lamp —With the Shot Confirm Lamp setting On , the Red-eye reduction/Self- timer lamp next to lens lights each time a single picture is taken as ashot confirmation lamp. • The Shot Confirm Lamp setting becomes effective when a setting is selected by pressing ≤ / ≥ on the Multi ...

137 Playback Menus 136 Playback Mode ˘ The Playback mode has two pages of settings which are controlledfrom the Playback menu (Page 1) and Playback SET-UP menu screens. The Playback options enable you to delete photographs individually or as a selection ( Delete ), protect photographs from being del...

139 138 Playback Menus —continued Playback Mode ˘ Playback Menu Delete Saved photographs, the settings of Auto Transfer and Print-order files can be deleted. With the Delete option in the Playback menu , it is possible to delete either selected photographs from the thumbnailpages or alternatively al...

141 140 Playback Menus —continued Playback Mode ˘ Folders The Folders option in the Playback menu can be used to select images in all folders for playback, or only images in a selected folder.This menu also contains options for creating, renaming and deletingfolders. Options Options for folder setup...

145 144 Playback SET-UP Menus —continued Playback Mode ˘ Print Set The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) allows images to be marked for printing at a Lab, Print Shop or on a desktop Printer that can read theDPOF information. As well as the instruction to print the image, the DPOFsystem also allows t...

147 146 Playback Menus —continued Playback Mode ˘ Auto Transfer The Auto Transfer setting controls whether or not the Nikon View 4 software will automatically copy selected images to a computer whenthe camera is connected by the USB cable. — Setting Auto Transfer — 1 Press < / > on the Multi s...

149 148 Playback SET-UP Menus Playback Mode ˘ Displaying the Playback SET-UP Menu In the Playback SET-UP menu, you can make changes to basic camerasettings and perform tasks such as formatting memory cards. 1 In Playback ˘ mode, press the MENU button to display the Playback menu and press < on th...

151 150 Playback SET-UP Menus —continued Playback Mode ˘ Monitor Options Playback SET-UP Menu items The hue (overall color) and brightness of the Monitor can be adjustedto improve visibility. Brightness Adjusts Monitor brightness Hue Adjusts overall Monitor color • For setting Monitor Options , see ...

153 152 Language The camera menus and messages can be viewed in one of a numberof languages. D German E English F French J Japanese S Spanish • For information on Selecting a Language , see p. 32. Playback SET-UP Menus —continued Playback Mode ˘ Connections This chapter provides information on conne...

155 154 Connecting to a television or VCR Connecting to an AC Adapter (optional) 1 Open the DC-in connector cover as indicated. 2 Set the Mode dial to , and connect the AC adapter plug to the DC-in connector. 3 Plug in the adapter. The camera can be powered from AC electrical outlets rated at 100-24...

157 Connecting to a computer 156 Although it is not necessary to own or use a computer to enjoy digitalimages from your COOLPIX, a computer greatly enhances the range ofpossibilities and uses for digital photography. With the aid of acomputer, you can view the images stored in the CF memory card,app...

159 158 Connecting to a computer —continued 1 Insert the CF memory card into the EC-AD1 PC-card adapter, CFcard reader etc. of your computer. Com pac tFla sh Car d TM EC -16 CF MB Com pac tFla sh Car d TM EC -AD 1 AD AP TE R Com pac tFla sh C ard TM EC-16CF MB Com pac tFla sh Car d TM EC-AD1 AD AP T...

161 Miscellaneous This chapter provides information on optional accessories and advice on troubleshooting, and lists the specifications of the camera. 160 Connecting to a computer —continued info.txt A separate text file, called info.txt , is automatically created in the same folder as the images if...

163 162 Optional Accessories Wideangle Converter WC-E63 When the WC-E63 is attached to the COOLPIX995, the focal length is reducedby a factor of 0.63X. The combined focal length becomes 5.0mm (35mm [135]format equivalent to approx. 24mm) The combined f-number becomes f/2.6. Fisheye Converter FC-E8 W...

165 164 Optional Accessories —continued /Operating Conditions Notes: Using CF memory cards—continued • Do not attempt to touch the terminals or contacts with your hand or a metal object. • Do not stress or bend the CF memory card.• Most CF memory cards, being slight and durable, are immune to physic...

167 166 Troubleshooting If the COOLPIX995 is not operating properly, check the following items.If the problem persists, contact the retailer where you bought thiscamera or an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. Problem Power does not turn on. Power turns offimmediately. Cannot take photo when...

169 Error Messages 168 If the following error messages appear on the Monitor or Control panel,please check the possible solutions before ordering repairs orrequesting service under Warranty. Monitor Control panel Problem • CF memory card is not inserted or is not correctly inserted. • CF memory card...

173 Specifications Type Digital camera E995 CCD 1/1.8" high-density CCD, total number of pixels: 3.34million Image size (pixel) 2,048 x 1,536 (FULL) 1,600 x 1,200 (UXGA) 1,280 x 960 (SXGA) 1,024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) 2,048 x 1,360 (3:2) Lens 4x Zoom-Nikkor; f=8 - 32mm [35mm (135) formatequ...

175 Specifications —continued 174 Interface USB, video output (NTSC/PAL selectable) I/O terminal DC input, Video output, Digital terminal (USB), Syncterminal Power requirements One Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL1, or one 6Vlithium battery (2CR5/DL245) (optional)External power source (8.4V, 1.3A) ...

177 Index 176 3 : 2 size .........................................................................P. 59, 60 Shooting mode ........................................................P. 44, 45Shooting mode ..............................................................P. 44 ˘ Playback mode ..................

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