Nikon Coolpix P5000 P5000 User's Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 2
Error Messages Î aB97-99 If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here. O Troubleshooting Î aB100-103 Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here. Help Use the camera the SD Card Association. manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 3
. C This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. B This icon indicates that more information may be found elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Scene Mode P and T Modes P, S, A, and - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 4
instructions battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. ADo not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 5
not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 6
Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- COOLPIX P5000 able protection against - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 7
apply only to users in European digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 8
...1 Parts of the Camera ...2 First Steps ...9 Charging the Battery...9 Inserting the Battery ...10 Turning the Camera on and Off...12 Basic Setup...12 Inserting Memory Cards ...14 Basic Photography and Playback 16 U Mode...16 Viewing Pictures ...22 Using the Flash ...24 Taking Pictures with - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 9
K Vibration Reduction 87 V Reset All 89 B AF Assist 87 f Firmware Version 89 0 Digital Zoom 87 Technical Notes ...90 Optional Accessories...90 Caring for the Camera ...94 Cleaning...96 Storage ...96 Error Messages ...97 Troubleshooting ...100 Appendix...104 Specifications...108 Index ...111 vii - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 10
how does it work? What accessories are available for my camera? What optional converter lenses can I use? What optional flash units can I use? What memory cards can I use? How do I clean the camera? Key phrase B Monitor 4 Error messages and displays 97 Help 7 Battery level 16 Exposure 38 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 11
How do I record and play audio? Voice recordings 51 How do I use the flash? Flash mode 24 How do I use the self-timer? Self-timer 26 Can I the memory card? Viewing, Printing, and Retouching Photographs Question Key phrase B Can I view my photographs on the camera? Camera playback 22 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 12
Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 13
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P5000 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 14
the Camera q wer ty u i o !0 Lens in storage position !1 !2 !3 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 !4 1 Command dial....23, 29, 43, 48, 50, 52, 89 2 Power-on lamp 16 3 Power switch 12 4 Mode dial 6 5 Viewfinder 18 6 Built-in flash 24 7 Accessory shoe cover 93 8 Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 15
!5 !6 !7 11 Multi selector 7 12 B button 7 N (transfer) button 58 13 Tripod socket 14 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 10, 14 15 Memory card slot 14 16 Battery chamber 10 17 Battery latch 10 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown at right. Repeat for the second eyelet - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 16
display varies with current camera settings). Shooting we #0 Digital zoom interpolation indicator... 19 21 Shutter speed 38, 39, 40, 42 7 Flash mode (built-in flash 24 22 Image quality 66 8 Flash mode (optional flash unit 25 23 Image size 66 9 Internal memory indicator 17, 21 10 Battery - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 17
of recording 12-13, 84 2 Time of recording 12-13, 84 3 Internal memory indicator 17 4 Battery level indicator 16 5 File number and type 106 6 Volume indicator 46, 50 7 Voice memo recording guide 46 8 Voice memo playback guide 46 9 Current frame number/ total number of frames 22 Movie length - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 18
align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. U Auto (B 16): A simple "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for firsttime users of digital cameras. P, S, A, M (B 38): Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture. P Anti-shake (B 36): Prevent or reduce blur using - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 19
The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus and to display the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation menus. Changing Settings (Shooting Mode) Press up to display D (flash mode) menu (B24) or move cursor up Press left to display H (self- timer) - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 20
in the monitor, press the Q button. Shooting Current settings Framing guides (P, T, P, S, A, and M modes only) 1/125 F4.3 9 Monitor off (modes P, S, A, and M only). Pictures can only be taken when camera is in focus. View through lens only Playback Photo information displayed 15/05/2007 15:30 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 21
the range of 5-35°C/41- 95°F supported by the charger or the battery is faulty. If the battery is faulty, unplug the charger immediately and bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.) A fully-exhausted battery will charge in about two hours. Charging - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 22
down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Battery latch D Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii-iii and 95 of this manual. The camera can be used with EN-EL5 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 23
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To eject the battery, open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown. The battery can then be removed by hand. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 24
time and date as described below (in the steps that follow, the multi selector controls used are highlighted in white). 1 2 Turn camera on. 3 Highlight language. 4 Confirmation dialog displayed. 5 6 Highlight Yes. Time zone menu displayed.* Display map of world time zones. * If daylight - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 25
7 8 Select home time zone. 9 Display Date menu. 10 Edit Day (order of day, month, and year may differ in some areas). 11 Select Month. Repeat Steps 9-10 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. 12 Choose date display order. 1/125 F4.3 9 Set clock and exit to shooting mode. First Steps 13 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 26
Digital (SD) memory cards (B 91). Internal memory is used for recording, playback, and deletion only if no memory card is inserted. To insert a memory card: 1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off. 2 Insert the memory card Open the battery - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 27
the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, press the card in to partially eject it, and then remove it by hand. A Formatting Memory Cards If the message shown at right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 28
-time users of digital cameras. 1 Select U mode Rotate the mode dial to U. 2 Turn the camera on 2.1 Turn the camera on Press the power switch to turn the camera on. The green power-on lamp lights, the monitor turns on, and the lens extends. 2.2 Check indicators in the monitor Check the battery - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 29
memory indicator: If q is displayed, pictures will be recorded to internal memory. If memory card is inserted, q icon is no longer displayed and pictures are recorded to memory card reduction is on (the default setting), the camera compensates for slight hand movements that can blur pictures - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 30
from the lens, flash, and microphone. When taking pictures in portrait orientation with the camera rotated 90°, hold the camera with the flash uppermost. 3.2 3,584×2,016 (9), or when using converter lenses (available separately; B 79, 90) or digital zoom (B 19). 18 Basic Photography and Playback - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 31
when zoom control is 1p/12r5essFe4d.3 9 Optical zoom (up to 3.5×) 1/125 F4.3 9 T W Indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in 1/e12f5fecFt4.3 9 Holding the control to T at 3.5× zoom will trigger digital zoom, allowing the subject to be magnified up to 4× more, for a total magnification of 14 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 32
lamp next to the viewfinder will light. Proceed to Step 4.2. • If the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator and focus area blink red, and the composition and try again. 1/125 F4.3 9 A Digital Zoom The focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect. C Getting Good Results with - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 33
and a o (wait) icon may be displayed. Opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or removing memory cards or batteries while the Q or q icon is blinking or the o icon is displayed could affect pictures or damage the camera or card. C The Shutter-Release Button To set focus and exposure - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 34
may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory. 05/15/2007 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 If no memory card is inserted in the camera, a q icon is displayed and pictures are played back from internal memory. If a memory card is inserted, the q icon will not be displayed and pictures - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 35
Mode To turn the camera on in playback mode, press and hold the G button. The most recent picture will be displayed full-frame in the monitor, but the lens will not extend. C Viewing Pictures in Internal Memory Pictures can only be played back from internal memory if no memory card is inserted. If - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 36
has a range of 0.3-8m (1-26ft.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3-4m (1-13ft.). The following flash modes are available: Mode Description S Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. V Auto with red- Advanced red-eye reduction is used to - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 37
and can also be turned off manually (B 87), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. C Optional Flash Units See page 93 for information on using optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe. The flash modes available with optional flash units are the same as - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 38
is equipped with ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and to reduce blur. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, level surface. Be sure to turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod (B 87). 1 Display self-timer menu. Self- - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 39
or more. Flash turns off automatically. b Focusing limit Use for faster focus at ranges of 2m/6ft. 7in. or more. Use for close-ups. If zoomed in or out until E icon in display turns E Macro green, camera can focus on objects as close as 4cm/1.6in. to lens. close-up Camera focuses continuously - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 40
Exposure Compensation In modes other than M, exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between -2.0 and +2.0EV in increments of 1/3EV. 1 2 Exit Exit Display options. Select exposure compensation value. Pictures can be taken at any - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 41
offers a choice of sixteen scenes. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene mode can also be used to make voice recordings (B 51). K Face-priority AF D Night portrait H - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 42
camera shoots up to eight pictures at about 0.8fps (image quality Normal, image size 3,648×2,736 (j); frame rate may vary with image quality and size and make of memory card 33). • Digital zoom is not available. D V† H OFF* E Z b 0* * Other options can be selected. † Slow-sync fill-flash with red- - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 43
colors in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity; AF lamp lights and focus indicator is displayed in green OFF* E a b 0* * Other options can be selected. Setting Icons The default flash (D; B 24), self-timer (H; B 26), focus (E; B 27), and exposure - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 44
camera zooms to the macro close-up position and the macro close-up icon (E) turns green, indicating that the camera can focus as close as 4cm (1.6in.) to the lens which you do not wish to use the flash. The AF-assist illuminator turns off and the camera takes up to ten shots while the shutter- - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 45
Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow. The built-in flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. D D H OFF* E Z b 0* O Panorama Assist Use when taking a series of pictures that - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 46
Frame picture using m icon as guide. When camera detects face, m will change to double yellow border. If camera detects multiple faces, it will camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera will focus continuously until a face is detected. If the double border flashes - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 47
Take first shot; camera will focus on subject in center of frame. About one third of pic- ture is superimposed on view through lens. AE-L icon will also end if new mode is selected or camera enters standby mode (B 16). A Panorama Assist Flash, self-timer, focus, and exposure compensation can not - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 48
reduction (B 87) and BSS (Best Shot Selector; B 75) turn on and ISO sensitivity (B 71) is raised to a maximum of ISO 1600, reducing blur caused by camera shake when the flash is off or the camera is zoomed in. Use this mode to capture natural lighting or when shooting subjects at a distance from the - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 49
be blurred. Turn vibration reduction (B 87) off and use a tripod for best results. The camera may be unable to focus if the subject is very dark. C The Shooting Menu Pressing the indoors or under low light, P (anti-shake) mode when the flash is off or the camera is zoomed in. P and T Modes 37 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 50
to freeze or blur motion. A Aperture-priority auto (B 41) User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. M Manual (B 42) User controls both shutter speed and aperture. C Shutter Speed and Aperture - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 51
and aperture for optimal exposure. To take pictures in programmed auto: 1 2 1/125 F4.3 9 Rotate mode dial to P. 1/125 F4.3 9 Take pictures. Camera automatically compares distances to subjects in nine focus areas and sets focus and exposure for closest subject (B 76). C Flexible Program In mode - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 52
S. 1/250 F4.3 9 Choose shutter speed. 3 Take pictures. Camera automatically compares distances to subjects in nine focus areas and sets focus and picture being over- or underexposed, the shutter-speed display will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 53
, the aperture display will flash when the shutter-release button lens diminishes and the f-number decreases. When the camera is zoomed in, the focal length and f-number increase. In modes A and M, this effect can be minimized by selecting On for Fixed aperture (B 78). The COOLPIX P5000 has a lens - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 54
M: Manual In mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. 1 Rotate mode dial time aperture or shutter speed is adjusted, shows the amount exposure deviates from the value selected by the camera in EVs (-2 to +2EV in increments of 1/3EV). The display at right indicates that the - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 55
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the zoom control to W (M) in full-frame playback (B 22) displays pictures in "contact sheets" 15/05/2007 30 of four, nine, or sixteen thumbnail images. The fol- lowing operations can be performed while thumb- nails are - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 56
to create retouched copies of the pictures in internal memory or on the memory card. Option Description D-Lighting Create copies with enhanced contrast Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other types of camera. The crop and small picture options can not be used with copies - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 57
Creating a Cropped Copy If a y icon is displayed in the monitor during playback zoom (B 43), the portion of the picture currently visible in the monitor can be saved to a separate file. Pressing the F button displays the dialog shown at right; highlight Yes and press B to create a new picture - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 58
voice memo, press and hold the B button. REC and g icons will flash. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the button is released. Do not created with other types of camera. Voice memos recorded using other types of camera can not be played back on the COOLPIX P5000. See the Appendix for - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 59
a second time to end recording. Recording will end automatically when memory is full or movie reaches file size of 2 GB. 57s flash will turn off and exposure compensation can not be used. Optical zoom can not be adjusted during recording; digital zoom is available to a maximum of 2×. If the camera - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 60
17s 1min. 17s 256 MB memory card* 3min. 40s 7min. 20s 14min. 30s 48 min. 1800 frames 14min. 30s 14min. 30s * All figures are approximate. Actual length may vary with make of memory card and type of scene recorded. If more than 2GB of memory are available, camera shows recording time available for - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 61
down to start recording. Camera will take pictures at specified interval until shutter- release button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1,800 Adjust flash mode, focus mode, and exposure compensation before shooting begins. To prevent loss of power during recording, use a fully-charged battery - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 62
Movie Playback In full-frame playback (B 22), movies are indicated by a p icon. 15/05/2007 15:30 0010.AVI 20s To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press B. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, then - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 63
create index, press multi selector up, down, left, or right during recording. Camera can skip to any index during playback. Start of recording is index number memory is avail- able. A Voice Recordings See the Appendix for information on how voice recordings are stored (B 106). The COOLPIX P5000 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 64
increase. A "No Sound File" If the memory card contains no voice recordings, the message "No sound file" will be displayed when the G button is pressed. To copy voice recordings from internal memory to the memory card, press the F button and follow the instructions on page 53. 52 Voice Recordings - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 65
→ Q: Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card. • Q → q: Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory. 2 3 Display menu of voice recordings. Select Interface> Mass storage for USB in the camera setup menu, copy the files manually, and play them back using QuickTime or another - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 66
63) or order prints from a photofinisher Before connecting the camera to another device, it may be necessary to change the interface settings in the setup menu (B 89). To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-charged battery or an optional EH-62A AC adapter kit. 54 Connecting - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 67
the option selected for Interface> Video mode matches the video device (B 89), and then turn the camera off. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied EG-CP14 A/V cable. Connect the black plug to the camera, the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 68
* Can not be used to transfer pictures if memory card is locked (B 15) or if Mass storage is selected for Interface>USB and no memory card is inserted. Use PictureProject Transfer button. † Do NOT select MTP/PTP. If MTP/PTP is selected when camera is connected, wait until Windows hardware wizard is - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 69
Follow the steps below to choose a USB option. 1 2 Rotate mode dial to R. 3 Highlight Interface. 4 Display options. 5 Highlight USB. 6 Display USB options. 7 Highlight desired option. Select option. Rotate mode dial to different setting to exit setup menu. Connecting to Televisions, - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 70
(B 15) or if Mass storage is selected for Interface>USB and no memory card is inserted. Transfer pictures using the PictureProject Transfer button (see below). 6 The pictures will be displayed in PictureProject when transfer is complete. Disconnect the camera as described on the following page. The - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 71
If MTP/PTP is selected for USB, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If Mass storage is selected for USB, remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB cable. • Windows Vista/Windows XP: Click the "Safely Remove Hard- ware - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 72
set option can be used to select pictures for printing (B 64). See the printer manual for details. • Taking memory cards to a digital print service: If the service supports DPOF, the camera Print set option can be used to select pictures for printing (B 64). • Transferring pictures to a computer - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 73
/PTP (the default option) must be selected for Interface>USB in the camera setup menu before the camera can be connected to a printer (B 57). 2 Turn the printer on. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Turn the camera on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 74
size Default 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. Postcard 100 x 150mm Exit A Paper Size Paper size can not be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page sizes used by the camera or if the printer automatically selects the page size. Use the printer to select the page size. 62 Connecting to - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 75
Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures, press the F button while the PictBridge playback screen is displayed (B 61). The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press B. Option Description Print selection Print selected pictures (see below). Print all images - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 76
The Print set option in the playback menu (B 80) is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (B 60). Selecting Print set displays aperture are not printed when the camera is connected directly to the printer. 64 Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 77
over a sequence of pictures. G AF area mode Choose where the camera focuses. E Auto-focus mode Choose how the camera focuses. t Flash exp. comp. Adjust flash level. o Flash control Control built-in and optional flash units. d Fixed aperture Choose whether aperture changes with zoom position - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 78
the monitor (B 4-5). n Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less memory (B 67), making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger Image size is shown by an icon in the monitor (B 4-5). 66 Menu Guide - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 79
pictures that can be recorded to internal memory and to a 256MB memory card. Image size Image quality Fine j 155 116 175 280 5 10 19 6 12 24 256 MB memory card* 50 100 195 95 195 380 155 305 575 255 485 memory card and type of scene recorded. If memory remains for more than 9999 pictures, - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 80
in the frame. For consistent results over a series of photographs, select Custom and choose a setting other than Auto for contrast, sharpening, and saturation. 68 Menu Guide - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 81
scape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red more con- Red trast than orange. Green Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits. Menu Guide 69 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 82
object under lighting that will be used during shooting. Note that preset white balance can not be measured with flash. Highlight White bal. preset. 3 4 Camera zooms in. Highlight Measure.* * To restore most recent value for preset white balance, highlight Cancel and press B. 5 6 Frame - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 83
ISO 3,200. Auto is equivalent to ISO 64 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising ISO sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800 (note that ISO sensitivity is fixed at displayed in red and the slowest shutter speed available is 2s. Menu Guide 71 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 84
Camera (B 77) to meter off-center subjects. Camera meters area shown by circle in center of subjects. 1/125 F4.3 9 s Spot AF area Camera meters selected focus area (B 76). Not available when set to Matrix). A Digital Zoom When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 85
×2,736 (j). Actual frame rate varies with image quality and size (B 66) and make of memory card. At settings other than Single, the current continuous setting is shown by an icon in the display (B 4). A Continuous Flash Continuous will be set to Single if an option other than None is selected for - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 86
and press B. To prevent unexpected loss of power, use a fully-charged battery or an optional EH-62A AC adapter kit. Do not rotate the the way down to start recording. Camera will take pictures at specified interval until shutter- release button is pressed again, memory is full, or 1,800 frames - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 87
Description Camera takes up is saved. Flash turns off automatically selected by the camera or with exposure all three shots in sequence. Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, all three shots in sequence. Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, flash turns off automatically when auto bracketing is on. Menu - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 88
at right. Pictures I Manual can be taken while focus area selection screen is displayed. To end focus area selec- tion and adjust flash, focus, self-timer focus area is displayed in green when the camera is able to focus. If the focus area blinks red, the camera is unable to focus. In Auto mode, - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 89
be used to photograph subjects that will not be in the selected focus area in the final composition or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus (B 20). 1 2 1/125 F4.3 5 Position subject in focus area. 3 1/125 F4.3 9 Press shutter-release button halfway and check focus. 4 1/125 F4 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 90
-in flash and with optional SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800 flash units (B 93). o Flash Control Choose Auto (the default option) to use the built-in flash when no optional flash unit is mounted on the camera accessory shoe When noise reduction is on, a h icon is displayed in the monitor. 78 Menu Guide - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 91
optional converter lenses listed below. Note that these accessories require a lens adapter ring (available separately); for more information, see page 92 of this manual or the documentation provided with the converter lens. Option Description 4 None No modifications made to camera settings. Use - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 92
Small pic. Create small copy of current picture. 45 f Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. 82 To select multiple pictures for Delete, Protect, Transfer marking, Hide image, press multi selector down. Complete operation. Confirmation message may be displayed. 80 Menu Guide - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 93
End Frame intvl A Slide Show Movies (B 47) appear as still images showing the first frame. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for 30 minutes during the show, even if Loop or Delete. Note, however, that formatting will delete protected files (B 88). Menu Guide 81 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 94
88). f Copy Copy pictures between internal memory and a memory card. This option is only available when a memory card is inserted. — — Option Description q Q Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. Q q Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. Selecting either of the above - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 95
zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. e Sound settings Adjust sound and volume settings. L Auto off Choose when monitor will turn off to save power. q Format memory/ Q Format card Format internal memory or memory card. o Language Choose language for camera menus and messages. m Interface - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 96
camera is turned on. This option is only available when Off is selected for Quick startup. Option Description Nikon COOLPIX logo is displayed at start-up. Animation (default) Animation displayed at start-up. Select an image Select picture from internal memory or memory card the camera clock. - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 97
selected time zone.* * If s is selected, s will be displayed when camera is in shooting mode. To turn daylight saving time in selected zone on or time zone. Return to setup menu. A The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected and can - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 98
Date counter displays the dialog shown at right. To change the date, highlight the current date and press B. The camera can store up to three dates; to enter a new date, highlight date 1, 2, or 3, press the multi selector Choose sizes of 1,024×768 (i) or larger when using date imprint. 86 Menu Guide - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 99
camera is zoomed in or when shooting in the dark without a flash produce the desired results in all cases. B AF Assist If Auto is camera meters the center focus area only. The option selected for Digital zoom has no effect in movie mode, as interpolation is not used when recording movies. Menu Guide - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 100
are completed successfully, three times when errors are detected. Shutter sound Choose length of time, the camera will enter stand-by mode to reduce the drain on the battery. The monitor will turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. o Language Choose a language for camera Guide - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 101
for connection to a computer or video device. Option Description USB Select USB option for connection to computer (B 56) or printer (B . V Reset All Select Reset to restore camera settings to default values (B 104). f Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Menu Guide 89 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 102
cover. Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage to the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. USB cable UC-E6 USB cable A/V cable EG-CP14 audio/video cable Converter lenses (require UR-E20 lens adapter ring) • • WC-E67 wide-angle converter (0.67×) TC-E3ED telephoto converter - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 103
Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX P5000: High speed (10 MB/s) High speed (20 MB/s) Other Panasonic 256 MB 512MB, 1GB, 2GB* 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB*, 4GB*, † SanDisk 512MB, 1GB, - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 104
The optional WC-E67 wide-angle and TC-E3ED telephoto converter lenses attach as described below (the illustrations show the WC-E67). See the converter instruction manual for details. 1 Remove the lens ring Turn the camera off and remove the lens ring as shown at right. 2 Remove the rear cap from the - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 105
off at the same time as the camera. The camera does not support Advanced Wireless Lighting, Flash Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, FV lock, or AF-assist for multi-area AF. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250V - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 106
parts with care D Do not drop Do not apply force to the lens or monitor or The product may malfunction if subjected to the lens cover, connector cover, or battery- to strong shocks or vibration. chamber/memory card slot cover. Should D Keep away from strong magnetic fields the monitor break - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 107
. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, con- tact a Nikon-authorized service representative. A Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary (B 16). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 108
away and remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: • are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios • are exposed to temperatures below - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 109
use format card, or turn camera off and 15 Format in camera. replace card. • Lower image quality or size. 66 N Out of memory. Internal memory memory card is full. or • • Delete files. Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and 52, 81 14 use 15 internal memory Error occurred while - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 110
Transfer error Transfer error. • Check battery level. 16 • Check that USB cable is connected. 58 C System error Error has camera's cuitry. occurred in internal cir- Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 111
and replace the batteries, and then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon 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 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 112
. Display and Setup Problem Solution B • Camera is off. 12 • Battery is exhausted. 16 • Monitor is off: press Q button. 8 Monitor is blank. • Stand-by mode: press shutter-release button. 16 • Flash lamp blinks red: wait until flash has charged. 24 • USB cable is connected. 58 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 113
Shooting Problem Solution B No picture taken when shutter-release button is pressed. • Battery is exhausted. • Flash lamp blinks: flash is pressed halfway. • Focus error: turn camera off and then on again. 12 • Rotate mode dial to P. 36 Pictures are blurred. • Use flash or BSS. 24, 75 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 114
Shooting (Continued) Problem Solution B Pictures are smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 96 Colors are unnatural. White balance does not match light source. 70 Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity too high. Noise can be reduced by: Randomly-spaced • Using flash 24 bright pixels (" - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 115
. 89 Pictures not dis- • Memory card contains no pictures. Insert memory card 14-15 played on television containing pictures, or remove card to view pictures in internal memory. • Camera is off. 12 • Battery is exhausted. 16 PictureProject does • USB cable is not correctly connected. 58 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 116
AF assist Digital zoom Sound settings Button sound Shutter sound Volume Auto off Interface Auto transfer FUNC button Text On Animation 3 Off On Auto On On 1 Normal 1m On ISO sensitivity Miscellaneous Paper size (B 62) Default Choosing Reset also clears the current file number (B 106) from memory - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 117
Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in P, S, A, M, and T off. Using a Flash in Continuous Mode (B 73) The built-in flash turns off automatically when Continuous is selected for Continuous; optional flash units mounted on the camera accessory shoe can still be - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 118
digit file number assigned automatically by the camera digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., "101P_001"; B 35), "INTVL" for interval timer photography (e.g., "101INTVL"; B 74), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g., "101SOUND"; B 51), and "NIKON new memory card is - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 119
. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time (B 84). GMT +/- Location - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 120
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P5000 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.0 million Image sensor 1/1.8-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.37 million Lens Focal length f-number Construction 3.5× Zoom-Nikkor lens memory (approx. 21MB); SD (Secure Digital) memory cards - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 121
battery or memory card) Operating environment Temperature 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 23°C (77°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 122
. 70g/2.5oz. (excluding power cable) EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable Li-ion battery Rated capacity 3.7 V/1100 mAh Operating stored on a memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 123
38, 41 A/V cable 55 AC adapter 2, 10, 49, 54, 85, 88, 90, 94, 109 Accessories x, 90-93 Batteries ii, x, 9-11, 90, 95, 109, 110 charging 9 inserting 10 removing 11 Battery chamber 3, 10 Battery charger iii, 9, 90, 110 Battery Converter 79 Converter lens 79, 90, 92. See also Accessories; Converter 90, - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 124
voice memos 46 lock 77 voice recordings 52 mode 7, 27 Design Rule for Camera File System 110 Folders 8, 106 Digital Print Order Format 60, 64, 110 Format card 88 Digital zoom 87 Format memory 88 Digital zoom. See Zoom, digital 19, 47, 72, 87, Formatting 81, 82, 88, 97 101, 108 internal - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 125
Manual 38, 42 Manual 38, 42 Memory card slot 3, 14-15 Memory cards -63. See also Date and time, printing; Date imprint; Digital Print Order Format; PictBridge; Print set 12-13, 84, 83 QuickTime 53 R Rear-curtain sync. See Flash, mode 7, 24 Red-eye reduction. See Flash, mode 7, 24, 102 Reset all 89, - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 126
Digital). See Memory cards 14, 91 U Secure Digital (SD). See Memory cards 14, 91 USB 56-57, 59, 60, 61, 89. See also Interface Self-timer 7, 26, 105 57, 89 Self-timer lamp 2, 26, 94 cable . See Flash, optional 93 Stand-by. See Auto off 16, 88 Startup 83, 84 Strap, camera 3 Support information 1 - Nikon Coolpix P5000 | P5000 User's Manual - Page 127
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