Nikon 900 Bedienungsanleitung

- 1 -Reference ManualDIGITAL CAMERACOOLPIX 900ContentsCautionsSafety PrecautionsA Note on Memory CardsOther CautionsOverviewParts and AccessoriesWhat’

- 10 -OverviewOverviewThank you for buying a Nikon COOLPIX 900 digital camera.The COOLPIX 900 is a full-featured digital camera with opticaland digita

- 11 -OverviewNote: The illustrations in this manual are composites. Photo-graphs taken with the COOLPIX 900 may differ from those shownhere.Note:

- 12 -Parts and Accessories: What’s in this PackageParts and AccessoriesThis chapter identifies the parts of the COOLPIX 900 and liststhe items packa

- 13 -Parts and Accessories: Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following optional accessories wereavailable for the

- 14 -Parts and Accessories: Parts of the COOLPIX 900Parts of the COOLPIX 900[ 1] Speedlight (flash)[ 2] Red-eye reduction lamp[ 3] Photocell[ 4] Ter

- 15 -Parts and Accessories: The Control Panel and Color MonitorThe Control Panel and Color LCD MonitorThe COOLPIX 900 is equipped with two displays,

- 16 -Parts and Accessories: Through the ViewfinderThrough the ViewfinderThe viewfinder contains two frames. The frame on the left isused when takin

- 17 -First StepsFirst StepsThis chapter guides you through the steps you will take afterremoving the camera from the box, from inserting the batterie

- 18 -First Steps: Putting Batteries in Your CameraPutting Batteries in Your CameraWhen putting new batteries in your camera, first rotate theselecto

- 19 -First Steps: Using the AC AdapterUsing the AC AdapterAn AC adapter is available separately for the COOLPIX 900.When connecting the AC adapter,

- 2 -ContentsAdvanced Settings (M-REC)The Shooting MenuExposure CompensationMetering MethodContinuous (Digital Motor Drive)White BalanceImage Adjustme

- 20 -First Steps: Inserting and Removing Memory CardsInserting and Removing Memory CardsThe COOLPIX 900 records photographs on compact flash-memory

- 21 -First Steps: Checking the Battery LevelChecking the Battery LevelBefore using your camera, you should check the battery level tobe sure that th

- 22 -First Steps: Choosing a Language for the MenusChoosing a Language for the MenusFor the display of messages and menu items in its LCD monitor,th

- 23 -First Steps: Setting the Time and DateSetting the Time and DateThe camera’s clock-calendar is not set at the factory. Whenyou first turn on yo

- 24 -First Steps: Setting the Time and DateThe item currently selected for editing will flash. Edit the se-lected item by pressing the zoom-in swit

- 25 -First Steps: Basic Photography (A-REC)Basic Photography (A-REC)The COOLPIX 900 offers a choice of two shooting modes,automatic (A-REC) and manu

- 26 -First Steps: Basic Photography (A-REC)Step 3—Check the number of exposures remainingThe control panel and color LCD monitor show the number ofe

- 27 -First Steps: Basic Photography (A-REC)Step 5—Ready the cameraThe COOLPIX 900’s color LCD monitor is joined to the lensby a rotating hinge, allo

- 28 -First Steps: Basic Photography (A-REC)Step 6—Compose a photographFrame your subject in the viewfinder or the color LCD monitor.Press the zoom-i

- 29 -First Steps: Basic Photography (A-REC)Note: The field of view of the viewfinder is approximately 85%of that of the lens. The viewfinder will

- 3 -CautionsCautions• The reproduction of this manual in whole or in part isprohibited save in cases in which Nikon’s prior permissionhas been obtain

- 30 -First Steps: Basic Photography (A-REC)Step 8—Take a photographTo take a photograph, press the shutter-release button all theway down.The autofo

- 31 -First Steps: Basic Photography (A-REC)Other photographs in memory, if any, can be reviewed bypressing the zoom-in switch (T/▲) to page through

- 32 -Basic Photography: Using the Flashpeople or animals. The red-eye effect occurswhen light from the flash is reflected from withinthe eye, maki

- 33 -Basic Photography: Using the FlashThe current flash setting can be changed when the camera is inA-REC or M-REC modes by pressing the button t

- 34 -Basic Photography: Using the FlashUsing an External FlashA flash bracket (the SK-E900 Multi-Flash Bracket Unit) is avail-able separately for co

- 35 -Basic Photography: Focus SettingsFocus SettingsThe COOLPIX 900 offers three focus settings: autofocus,infinity, and macro close-up. At setting

- 36 -Basic Photography: Focus SettingsFocus LockIf the color LCD monitor is on when the camera is set to“Autofocus” or “Macro Close-Up,” focus will

- 37 -Basic Photography: Using the Self-TimerUsing the Self-TimerThe COOLPIX 900 is equipped with a ten-second automatictimer that allows photographer

- 38 -Basic Photography: Image QualityImage QualityThe COOLPIX 900 uses JPEG compression to reduce theamount of memory required to store photographs.

- 39 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): The Shooting MenuAdvanced Settings (M-REC)This chapter explores the camera settings that can be accessedand used onl

- 4 -CautionsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thel

- 40 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): The Shooting MenuCONTINUOUS (Digital Motor-Drive)A choice of three drive settings is offered: single-shot,continuou

- 41 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Exposure CompensationExposure CompensationWhile the camera’s matrix metering system can adjust auto-exposure to suit

- 42 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Metering MethodMetering MethodIn determining autoexposure and shutter speed, the camerauses one of three light-meter

- 43 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Metering MethodAutoexposure LockWhen spot metering is used, half-pressing the shutter button“locks” autoexposure to

- 44 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Continuous (Digital Motor Drive)Continuous (Digital Motor Drive)Like a conventional motor-drive camera, the COOLPIX

- 45 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): White BalanceThe white-balance setting has no effect when the camera is inA-REC mode, in which case automatic white

- 46 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Image AdjustmentImage AdjustmentIn M-REC mode, it is possible to adjust digitally the brightness orcontrast of photo

- 47 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Extra FunctionsExtra FunctionsThe COOLPIX 900’s extra functions menu offers both digitaleffects and pre-programmed s

- 48 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Extra FunctionsDIGITAL TELE (Digital Telephoto)At this setting, an area in the center of the frame 640 × 480pixels i

- 49 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Extra FunctionsAE LOCK (Autoexposure Lock)Autoexposure lock is used to make a series of photographswith consistent e

- 5 -Safety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following safety precautions when usingand storing your COOLPIX 900.•Do not look direc

- 50 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Extra FunctionsThe above settings can be used in combination. For example, itis possible to use VGA SHOT together w

- 51 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Auto OffAuto OffWhen the camera is operating on battery power, the monitorturns off automatically if no action is pe

- 52 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Formatting Memory CardsFormatting Memory CardsCompact flash memory cards must be formatted before theycan be used in

- 53 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): LCD On/OffLCD On/OffBy default, the color LCD monitor comes on when the camerais turned on and must be turned off by

- 54 -Advanced Settings (M-REC): Restoring Default SettingsRestoring Default SettingsExposure adjustment, metering, continuous, white-balance,brightn

- 55 -PlaybackPlaybackThis chapter describes how to view photographs stored in theflash-memory card, how to create a slide show using thesephotos, and

- 56 -PlaybackThe numbers at the bottom right of each thumbnail give itsposition in memory; the currently selected photograph is markedby a yellow bor

- 57 -PlaybackPressing the shutter button with YES highlighted causes thecurrent photograph to be deleted. Once the photograph hasbeen erased from me

- 58 -Playback: The Playback MenuThe Playback MenuIn addition to the functions described above, playback modeoffers a menu that allows the user to cr

- 59 -Playback: The Playback MenuHIDE IMAGEWhen displaying photographs to an audience, it may bedesirable to exclude some of the photographs in memor

- 6 -Safety Precautions• When replacing the main batteries, replace all batteries atthe same time using only one type of battery. Do not mixbatteries

- 60 -Playback: Deleting Multiple Photographs from MemoryDeleting Multiple Photographs from MemoryWhile single photographs can be deleted in playback

- 61 -Playback: Deleting Multiple Photographs from MemoryAfter highlighting the last of the images that are to be deleted,press the shutter button to

- 62 -Playback: SlideshowSlideshowThe COOLPIX 900’s slideshow option allows unattendedplayback of all photographs currently selected for display. On

- 63 -Playback: SlideshowTo exit the slideshow and return to the playback menu, highlightBK and press the shutter button. Highlight RESTART andpress

- 64 -Playback: Protecting Photographs from DeletionProtecting Photographs from DeletionTo protect selected photographs from deletion, highlight PRO-

- 65 -Playback: Hiding PhotographsHiding PhotographsWhen creating a slideshow or playing back photographs for anaudience, you may wish to hide some o

- 66 -Playback: Auto OffAuto OffWhen the camera is operating on battery power, the monitorturns off automatically if no action is performed for thirt

- 67 -Connections: Connecting the Camera to a TelevisionConnectionsThis chapter describes how to use the COOLPIX 900 withcomputers and television set

- 68 -Connections: Reading Memory Cards with a ComputerReading Memory Cards with a ComputerPhotographs stored on the COOLPIX 900’s flash-memory cardc

- 69 -Connections: Connecting the Camera to a ComputerConnecting the Camera to a ComputerSerial cables are provided with your COOLPIX 900 for connec-

- 7 -Safety Precautions•Do not put fingers or clothing into the camera hingeThe COOLPIX 900 features a hinged body which allows thelens and viewfinder

- 70 -Connections: Connecting the Camera to a ComputerOnce you have connected your camera to the computer’s serialport, turn the camera’s selector di

- 71 -Caring for Your CameraCaring for Your CameraTo ensure that you continue to get the most from your camera,you should observe the following precau

- 72 -Troubleshooting: General ProblemsTroubleshootingIf you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 900,check the list below before consulting

- 73 -Troubleshooting: General ProblemsIndication: The AF lamp is flickering• The camera is unable to focus. Release the shutter button andfocus on

- 74 -Troubleshooting: General ProblemsYour television will not show the view visible in thecolor LCD monitorChecklist:• Is the camera correctly conn

- 75 -Troubleshooting: Error MessagesError MessagesWhen there is a problem with the flash-memory card or withthe camera’s internal programming and ci

- 76 -Troubleshooting: Error MessagesThis error appears when a cardcontaining no photographs is insertedin the camera and the selector dial isturned

- 77 -SpecificationsSpecificationsType: digital cameraRecording modes: automatic (A-REC), custom (M-REC; offersmonochrome mode and allows manualadjust

- 78 -SpecificationsWhite balance:automatic TTL homing system with manualadjustment for sunny and overcast condi-tions and incandescent, fluorescent,

- 79 -EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWeName: Nikon Europe BVAddress:Schipholweg 321, 1171 PL Badhoevedorp, The Netherlandsdeclare that the productProduct

- 8 -Other Cautions✔ Do not cut power when the camera is onDo not unplug the camera or remove the batteries while thecamera is on, or while data are b

- 9 -Other CautionsNotice concerning prohibition of copying orreproductionNote that simply being in possession of material which has beencopied or rep