EThe Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with theDIGITAL CAMERACOOLPIX885 (E) 01.10.22 5:58 PM Page 1
1918Introduction—OverviewOverview About This ManualThank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX885 digital camera. Thismanual has been written to help you
199198198StorageSystemMediaApproximate CapacityShooting modesCapture modesDesign rule for Camera File systems, Digital Print-OrderFormat (DPOF) compli
201200InterfaceVideo outputI/O terminalsPower requirementsBattery lifeOperating environmentTemperatureHumidityDimensions (W x H x D)WeightUSB interfac
203202Exposure Compensation...P. 100, 149Exposure mode...
205204SCENE mode...P. 63-67Self-timer...
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21201 Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp...p. 98/952 Built-in Speedlight...p.
23221 Scene...p. 632 Self-timer...p. 953 Zoom...
2524Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX885The power switch turns the camera on and off. When the camera is turned on, thegreen light next to the
2726Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX885The Multi selector is used for a variety of operations: to composepictures, to scroll through images in
2928Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX885When taking pictures, the quick review (QUICK p) button is usedto view the results of earlier pictures
3130Changes to some settings can be made with the help of menus thatappear in the monitor. The options available depend on the operatingmode. No menu
3332•To return to the previous menu after making a selection, press the Multi selectorto the left or right.•The view through the lens is visible behin
3534Introduction—Menu GuideSET-UP2ControlsShot Confirm LampPic data/ConfirmDateVideo ModeLanguageReset AllPAGE1 SELECT SETCONTROLS save
3736IMAGE SIZE & QUALITYOFF SELECT SETIMAGE SIZE & QUALITYImage QualityImage SizeOFF SELECT SETSENSITIVITYAUTO100200400OFF SELECT SETEXPOSURE
Product Documentation32The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please besure to read all instructions thoroughly to get
3938PLAY BACK MENUTransferSmall Pic.Auto Off6 4 030SOFF SELECT SETAUTO TRANSFERTransferSmall Pic.Auto Off6 4 030SOFF SELECT SETAll ONAll OFFSETSELECTS
4140TutorialThis chapter is divided into three sections:First StepsThis section details the steps you will takebefore using your camera for the first
4342Tutorial—First StepsBefore using your camera for the first time, you will need to completethe steps shown below. Additional information on the top
45444Close the battery-chamber cover3Insert the batteryStep 2—Insert the BatteryYour camera is powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1lithium-io
47461Turn the camera off2Insert the CF memory cardRemoving CF Memory CardsCF Memory cards can be removed without loss of datawhen the camera is off. T
4948Formatting CF Memory CardsWhile the CF memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment,other CF memory cards must be formatted befo
5150The Clock BatteryThe camera’s internal clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeablepower source, which is charged as necessary when the m
5352Step 6—Set the Date and TimeInformation on the time and date of recording is included with allpictures and movies taken with your Nikon digital ca
5554This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in AUTOand SCENE modes. In these automatic, “point-and-shoot” modes, themajority
57564Check indicators in the monitor•Before taking pictures, be sure that the batterypower is sufficient and that enough memory isavailable on the mem
5To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or toothers, read the following safety precautions in their entirety beforeusing this e
5958Tutorial—Taking PicturesStep 3— Compose the PictureAfter adjusting camera settings, you are ready to frame your picture.1Ready the camera.•To prev
6160Tutorial—Taking PicturesStep 4—Focus and Shoot1Focus•In AUTO mode, the camera focuseson the subject in the center of theframe. To focus on the sub
6362Step 5—Check the ResultsAfter each shot, the green light will blink as thepicture is recorded to the CF memory card. If themonitor is on, the shot
65647Focus and shoot.•Focus the camera and take the shot, as described on p. 60-61. Dependingon the scene selected, you may be able to select the focu
66 67h Landscape: Use for vivid landscape photos thatenhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects asskyscapes and forests.Flash mode: Flash
6968With a film camera, only when the film was developed would you knowwhether your pictures had turned out as you had hoped. Using thequick review fu
7170Quick ReviewWhen you press the QUICK p button to enterquick review mode, the most recent picture on theCF memory card will be displayed at the top
7372Thumbnail ReviewPressing the 7 button in full-screen reviewdisplays a menu of nine thumbnail images. Thefollowing operations can be performed whil
7574Where Do I Gofrom Here?When they have finished shooting, users ofconventional film cameras typically take the filmto be developed. But what do you
7776As the name indicates, digital cameras produce digital images. Asdigital data, digital images can be readily transferred to a computer,where they
76Use appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cablesprovided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintai
7978About Small Picture•Small pictures created by the COOLPIX885 have names of the form of“SSCNnnnn.jpg”, where nnnn is a four-digit number assigned a
80 81Where Do I Go from Here?—How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and Family?Distributing Images ElectronicallyOnce you have created the images you w
8382Digital photographs can be printed in a variety of ways. Manyphotofinishers now take delivery of image files on CompactFlash™memory cards or on di
8584Where Do I Go from Here?—How Do I Keep Track of My Photos?Printing from Removable MediaEven if your photofinisher does not offer support for DPOF,
8786ReferenceThis chapter is divided into the following sections:Beyond Point-and-ShootRead this section for information on cameracontrols such as zoo
8988This section covers operations that can be performed in auto (AUTO),scene, CSM and movie modes using the mode dial and the buttons onthe back of t
9190Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital ZoomYour Nikon digital camera offers two kinds of zoom: optical zoom, inwhich the camera’s telescoping lens
9392Reference—Beyond Point-and-ShootFocusing Near and Far: Focus Mode ButtonBy default, the camera adjusts focus automatically for subjects 30 cm/1 ft
9594Reference—Beyond Point-and-ShootAutofocus modeThe autofocus system operates in one of two modes, depending on whether themonitor is on or off.AF m
97963Compose the picture•Adjust camera settings and frame the picture.4Start the timer•Press the shutter-release button allthe way down to activate th
98Keep away from strong magnetic fieldsDo not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generatesstrong electromagnetic radiation or
9998Reference—Beyond Point-and-ShootThe following settings are available (restrictions may apply depending on the modeselected):SettingNo iconAutoPFla
101100Reference—Beyond Point-and-ShootBright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects:Exposure CompensationTo obtain the desired result with certain subject
103102Reference—Camera SetupThis section details the options available in the SET-UP menu, whereyou make changes to basic camera settings, and perform
105104Reference—Camera SetupImage QualityTo reduce the amount of memory that eachpicture occupies, images are compressed usingJPEG compression. JPEG c
107106Reference—Camera SetupImage SizeThe image-size menu controls the physicaldimensions of the image, measured in pixels.Smaller sizes require less
109108Reference—Camera SetupOrganizing Your Pictures: The Folders MenuBy default, pictures are stored on the CF memorycard in a folder labeled NIKON.
111110Reference—Camera SetupOPTIONSNewRenameDeleteSELECT SETHighlight “Rename”1RENAMETOKYOOSAKAKOBESELECT SETPress > to display list of folders2REN
113112Reference—Camera Setup— Choosing a Folder —Once additional folders have been created, you can select the folder that will beused for playback or
115114Reference—Camera SetupAdjusting Monitor Brightness: The Brightness MenuThis option controls monitor brightness. Press ≤/≥ on the Multi selector
117116Reference—Camera SetupFile Numbering: The Seq. Number MenuWhen saving pictures, the camera assigns eachpicture a file name consisting of “DSCN”
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency InterferenceStatementThis equipment has been tested and foun
119118Reference—Camera SetupStoring Camera Settings: The Controls MenuIn CSM mode, the first three items in the“Controls” menu determine what camera s
121120Reference—Camera SetupPhoto Information and Transfer Setting: The Pic Data/Transfer MenuThe “Pic Data/Transfer” sub-menu containsoptions for sto
123122Reference—Camera SetupThe Date MenuThe Date option is used to set the camera to thecurrent date and time. For more information, see“Tutorial: Fi
124 125Reference—Camera SetupRestoring Default Settings: The Reset All MenuThe “Reset All” option in the SET-UP menu isused to restore settings for al
127126This section details settings available only in the CSM Mode. Inaddition to the settings discussed in the previous section, in CSMMode the user
129128Reference—Advanced PhotographyChoosing a Shutter SpeedIn manual exposure mode, shutter speed is chosen by pressing ≤/≥ on the Multiselector whil
131130Reference—Advanced PhotographyReacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)“Sensitivity” is a measure of how quickly your camera react
133132Reference—Advanced PhotographyFocusing at a Preset Distance: Manual FocusIn CSM mode, manual focus can be used in place of autofocus forsituatio
135134Reference—Advanced PhotographyUsing CSM Shooting Menu OptionsIn CSM shooting mode, adjustments to some shooting options aremade from the camera
137136Reference—Advanced PhotographyFine-Tuning White BalanceAt settings other than “A” (auto) and (preset), whitebalance can be “fine-tuned” by high
1312Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitallycopied or reproduc
139138Reference—Advanced PhotographyThe metering method is shown by icons in themonitor.Auto Exposure holdSpot or center-weighted metering sets exposu
141140Reference—Advanced PhotographyThe Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage of photosduring shooting, allow
143142Reference—Advanced PhotographyContrast, Brightness and Image Type: The Image Adjustment MenuWhen you take a picture, the cameraautomatically per
145144Reference—Advanced PhotographyMaking Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening MenuWhen you take a picture, the cameraautomatically outlines edg
147146For details of use and handling, refer to the documentation provided with yourlens converter.Lens converter icon appears in the monitor atsettin
149148Reference—Advanced PhotographyExposure OptionsThe exposure options sub-menu provides controlover exposure.— Exposure Mode —When the mode dial is
151150Reference—Advanced PhotographyFocus OptionsThe focus options sub-menu provides controlover focus settings.— Focus-Area Selection: AF Area Mode —
153152Reference—Advanced PhotographyAuto BracketingIn situations where it might be difficult to obtain aproper exposure, auto bracketing lets you shoo
155154Reference—Playing Images BackNoise ReductionWhen the camera is set for long time exposures,noise in the form randomly spaced bright-coloredpixel
To PressDelete current picture5View multiple 7images (p. 162)(3)Zoom in on current Tpicture (p. 161)(T)Display playback menu (p. 163)MENUView picture
15Table of ContentsProduct Documentation ...3For Your Safety...
159158Monitor showsplayback imageand pictureinformationMonitor showsplayback imageonlyMonitor offViewing Photo InformationPhoto information superimpos
161160Movie PlaybackIn single-image playback, movies are indicated by a micon in the lower left corner of the display. Movie playbackis controlled by
163162Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing the 7 button in single-image playback displaysa menu of nine thumbnail images, where you can
165164Deleting Pictures and Print Orders: The Delete MenuUsing the options in the “Delete” menu, you can:• delete selected pictures• delete all pictur
167166OFFDELETESelected ImagesAll imagesPrint SetSELECT SETHighlight “Print Set”1DONEPress >2— Deleting the Current Print Order —To delete print-or
169168Reference—Playing Images BackAutomated Playback: The Slide-Show MenuThe slide-show option in the playback menu isused for automated sequential p
171170Reference—Playing Images BackSafeguarding Valuable Images: The Protect MenuSelecting “Protect” from the playback menudisplays the menu shown at
173172Reference—Playing Images BackOrdering Prints: The Print-Set MenuSelecting “Print Set” from the playback menudisplays the menu shown at right. He
175174Reference—Playing Images BackMarking All Images for Transfer: The Transfer MenuSelecting “Transfer” from the playback menudisplays the menu show
177176Reference—Playing Images BackTelevision Playback: Connecting Your Camera to a Video DeviceUsing the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera
1716IntroductionThis chapter is divided into the followingsections:OverviewRead this section for a description of how thismanual is organized and for
179178By connecting your Nikon digital camera to a computer running NikonView, you unleash its full potential. Images can be transferred to yourcomput
1811802Install Adobe Acrobat Reader• The installation instructions for Nikon View are in Portable Document Format(PDF). To view the instructions requi
1831823Connect the interface cable to the computer•Connect the other end of the cable to the computeras shown at right.4Connect the interface cable to
185184Disconnecting the CameraWhen you want to disconnect the camera from the computer, follow theinstructions below before turning the camera off or
187186Reference—Technical NotesUsing a PC Card Slot1Insert the CF memory card into a PC-card adapter•Insert the CF memory card into a PC-cardadapter a
188 189Reference—Technical NotesCaring for Your CameraCleaningLens/ViewfinderMonitorCamera BodyThe key to cleaning these glass parts is to not touch t
191190Web ResourcesAt the time of writing, the following on-line resources were available forusers of Nikon digital imaging equipment:For Product Info
193192Reference—Technical NotesProblemPictures are too bright(overexposed)Pictures are too dark(underexposed)Pictures are out offocusPictures are blur
195194Error MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings thatappear in the monitor and how to deal with them.Reference—Tech
197196Reference—Technical NotesDisplayALL IMAGES AREHIDDENFILE CONTAINS NOIMAGE DATATHE FOLDERCANNOT BEDELETEDCOMMUNICATIONSERRORNO IMAGES AREMARKED F
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