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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
Enter L (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing C in shooting
mode, selecting L (auto) or K (high-sensitivity), and then pressing d. Pressm to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu.
• Use the rotary multi selector (c9) to choose and apply settings.
• To exit the shooting or high-sensitivity menu, press m.
Z 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 shoot-
ing, choose an image mode according to how you
plan to use the picture.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (c6, 7).
OptionSize (pixels)Description
FHigh (3072A)3,072 × 2,304Highest quality, suitable for enlarge-
ments or high-quality prints. The com-
pression ratio is approximately 1:4.
ENormal (3072)
(default setting)3,072 × 2,304Best choice in most situations. The com-
pression ratio is approximately 1:8.
dNormal (2592)2,592 × 1,944
eNormal (2048)2,048 × 1,536Smaller size allows more pictures to be 
stored. The compression ratio is approxi-
mately 1:8.
hPC screen (1024)1,024 × 768Suited to display on computer monitor. 
The compression ratio is approximately 
1:8.
iTV screen (640)640 × 480Suited to full-screen display on a television 
or distribution by e-mail or the web. The 
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
B16:93072 × 1728Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can 
be taken. The compression ratio is approx-
imately 1:8.
Shooting
q
Shooting menu
Exit Image mode
White balance
Continuous
BSS
ISO sensitivity
Image mode
ExitHigh (3072   )
Normal (3072)
Normal (2592)
Normal (2048)
PC screen (1024)
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kImage Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on
a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pic-
tures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG
compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card,
even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.
1All figures are approximate. If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more,
the number of exposure remaining display shows [9999].
2All figures are approximate. The size of images when printed depends on the printer
resolution: the higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size.
lImage Mode
The image mode setting can also be applied from the scene, anti-shake shooting, and one-
touch portrait menus. Changes made to the image mode setting from any of the three menus
apply to all shooting modes.
SettingInternal memory 
(approx. 13 MB)Memory card1
(256 MB)Print size (printed 
at 300 dpi; cm/in.)2
FHigh (3072A)3 70 26 × 19.5/10.4×7.8
ENormal (3072)6 125 26 × 19.5/10.4×7.8
dNormal (2592)917522 × 16.5/
8.8×6.6
eNormal (2048)14 28017 × 13/
6.8×5.2
hPC screen (1024)44 9009 × 7/
3.6×2.8
iTV screen (640)88 1,7005 × 4/
2×1.6
B16:9817026 × 14.5/
10.4×5.7
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d White Balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies
with the color of the light source. The human brain
is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light
source, with the result that white objects appear
white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or
under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can
mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the
light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration,
choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shoot-
ing. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types of
lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light
source to achieve more accurate results.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At set-
tings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor (c6).
jFlash Mode
At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c28).
GAuto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in 
most situations.
fWhite bal. preset
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual 
lighting conditions (c92).
gDaylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
hIncandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
iFluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
jCloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
lFlash
Use with the flash.
White balance
ExitAuto
Daylight
DaylightIncandescentIncandescentFluorescentFluorescent
White bal. presetWhite bal. presetDaylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent White bal. preset
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f Preset White Balance
Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light
sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a
lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
1Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that
will be used during shooting.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose
[White bal. preset] in the white balance
menu, and press d.
The camera zooms in.
3Choose [Measure].
To apply the most recently measured value for preset
white balance, choose [Cancel] and press d.
4Frame the reference object.
5Press d.
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set.
No pictures are recorded.
kNote on Preset White Balance
Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when d is pressed in step 5. There-
fore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset white balance for when the flash is used.
White balance
ExitAutoAuto
DaylightDaylight
Auto
Daylight
Incandescent
IncandescentFluorescentFluorescent
White bal. preset
Incandescent
Fluorescent
White bal. preset
ExitMeasureCancel
White bal. preset
ExitMeasureCancel
Reference object frame
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q Continuous
Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,
photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably,
or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus,
exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values
for the first picture in each series.
At settings other than [Single], the indicator for the current setting is dis-
played in the monitor (c6).
kNote on Continuous Shooting
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current
image mode setting and the memory card used.
rSingle (default setting)
One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
qContinuous
While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of 
about 1.6 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to [E Normal 
(3072)].
wMulti-shot 16
Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 
16 shots at about 1.6 frames per second and arrange 
them in a single picture E Normal (3072) pixels as 
shown at right.
zIntvl timer shooting
Camera takes pictures (up to 1,800 frames) automatically at specified interval.
Continuous
ExitSingle
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Intvl timer shooting
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z Interval Timer Photography
Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals
between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.
1Use the rotary multi selector to choose
[Intvl timer shooting] in the continuous
menu, and press d.
2Choose interval between shots and press
d.
3Press m.
The camera returns to shooting mode.
4Press the shutter-release button all the
way down to start recording.
Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between
shots.
The monitor turns on automatically right before the
next shot is taken.
5Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second
time to end recording.
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes
full, or when 1,800 pictures have been taken.
kPower Source
• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged
battery.
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-64 (avail-
able separately from Nikon) (c122). Do not, under any circumstances, use another
make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in over-
heating or in damage to the camera.
Continuous
ExitSingle
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Intvl timer shooting
Set interval time
30s
1m
5m
10m
30m
Exit
66
MML
WW
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A Best Shot Selector (BSS)
The “best shot selector” is convenient for shooting
in situations where inadvertent camera movement
can result in blurred pictures.
At [On] setting, the flash automatically turns off and
focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures
are determined by the first picture in each series.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c6).
jNote on Best Shot Selector
BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes
while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
AOn
Recommended for taking pictures in poorly lit places, or in other situations 
where camera shake may occur. Camera takes shots while shutter-release but-
ton is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the 
sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved.
HOff (default setting)
Only one picture is taken.
BSS
ExitOn
Off
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W ISO Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera
reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less
light needed to make an exposure. Although a high
ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in
action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often
associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concen-
trated in dark parts of the image.
[Auto] (default setting) is ISO 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is
poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a
maximum of ISO 800. Choose from values between ISO 100 and 1600.
At settings other than [Auto], the current setting is displayed in the monitor
(c6). If [Auto] is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 100, the
W icon will be displayed (c29).
d Color Options
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono-
chrome.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At set-
tings other than [Standard color], the icon for the current setting is displayed
in the monitor (c6).
eStandard color (default setting)
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.
CVivid color
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.
DBlack-and-white
Record pictures in black-and-white.
BSepia
Record pictures in sepia tones.
ACyanotype
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
ISO sensitivity
Auto
100
200
400
800
Exit
Color options
ExitStandard color
Black-and-white
Black-and-whiteSepiaSepiaCyanotypeCyanotype
Vivid colorVivid colorBlack-and-white
Sepia
Cyanotype Vivid color
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k AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine where the camera
focuses.
lFocus Lock
To focus on off-center subjects when [Center] is selected for [AF area mode], use focus lock as
described below.
1Position the subject in the center of the frame.
2Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Confirm that the focus indicator (p) is green.
3Continue holding down the shutter-release button
halfway and recompose the picture.
• Be sure that the distance between the camera and
the subject does not change.
lAuto (default setting)
Camera automatically selects the focus area (1 of 5; c24) containing the 
subject closest to the camera. The selected focus area is displayed when the 
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
mManual
Press the rotary multi selector G, H, I, or J to select from 99 focus areas 
in the frame. Pictures can be taken while focus area selection screen is dis-
played.
To end focus area selection and adjust the flash, macro close-up, self-timer, 
and exposure compensation settings, press d. To return to the focus area 
selection screen, press d.
nCenter
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Center focus area is used.
n
AF area mode
ExitAuto
Manual
Center
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W
L
W
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L
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4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in L (auto) mode:
Flash mode
Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16], or 
when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] or [Intvl timer 
shooting] is selected, or [BSS] is turned off.
Self-timer
If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regard-
less of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS]. Applied [Continuous] and 
[BSS] settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off.
Continuous
Selecting [Continuous], [Multi-shot 16], or [Intvl timer shooting] turns [BSS] 
off. Selecting [Multi-shot 16] changes image-mode setting to [E Normal 
(3072)]. 
Applied [BSS] setting is not restored when [Single] is selected.
BSS
[Continuous] is automatically set to [Single] when [On] is selected for [BSS].
Applied setting is not restored when [BSS] is turned off.
White balance
White balance is automatically set to [Auto] and cannot be adjusted when 
[Black-and-white], [Sepia], or [Cyanotype] is selected for [Color options].
Applied white balance setting is restored when [Standard color] or [Vivid color] 
is selected.
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