Nikon Coolpix Compact Digital Camera - Manual (Page 12)

The world’s most compact
super-telephoto camera
The COOLPIX P80 offers the unbeatable compositional
freedom of an 18x Zoom-NIKKOR lens covering
everything from 27mm wide-angle to 486mm
super-telephoto shooting. And it squeezes all this
photographic power into the world’s most compact
design in the class* for even greater freedom.
*Among compact cameras equipped with 18x zoom as of
March 4, 2008 (according to research conducted by Nikon
Corporation).
Sport Continuous Mode
High-speed capture settings help keep you ahead
of most any action scene you wish to shoot. The
COOLPIX P80 can shoot as many as 30 consecutive
pictures* at 13 fps in Sport Continuous Mode. In
addition, you can choose to shoot at 6 fps or at 4 fps.
*Feature available only for image sizes of 3M (2048 x 1536)
or smaller.
Other features
•
10.1 effective megapixel clarity
• 2.7-inch high-resolution wide-viewing angle LCD
monitor with anti-refl ection coating
• Optical VR image stabilization
• Electronic viewfi nder for sharp, steady shooting
• Optimize image (including monochrome fi lter
effect)
• Distortion control
• Face-priority AF — fi nds and focuses on people’s
faces for consistently crisp results
• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix TM — this in-camera feature
automatically fi xes most typical occurrences of red-eye
• D-Lighting — adds detail and optimizes exposure
to rescue underexposed images
Advanced shooting modes
(P, S, A, and M)
The Mode Dial provides quick access to greater
personal control over camera operation and the rich
creative possibilities offered by Programmed Auto
[P], Shutter-priority Auto [S], Aperture-priority Auto
[A], and Manual [M] exposure modes.
ISO 6400 capability
Light sensitivity range up to ISO 6400* with manual
control, along with auto control (ISO 64-800),
and High ISO (ISO 64-1600) settings, creates new
opportunities to take sharper, more natural-looking
photos in lower light conditions, or to capture fast-
moving subjects with outstanding clarity. Fixed
range auto is also available, allowing you to limit
sensitivity from ISO 64 to 100, 200, or 400.
*ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only for image sizes of 3M
(2048 x 1536) or smaller.
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Pure imaging power and plenty of range
The COOLPIX P6000 delivers 13.5 megapixels of
sharp resolution to capture the fi nest details, crop
creatively and produce beautiful enlargements.
Its advanced image-processing engine optimizes
performance and color reproduction. And the
quality optics of its 4x wide-angle 28-112mm
Zoom-NIKKOR ED lens (35mm format equivalent)
maximize compositional freedom.
Fully customizable operation
The COOLPIX P6000 features the Command dial and
customizable Fn (Function) button that allow quick
switching of settings, a custom shooting menu for
smooth access to regularly used selections, as well as
the effi ciency of its tabbed menu interface. And the
Mode Dial provides quick control over the advanced
Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-priority Auto [S],
Aperture-priority Auto [A], and Manual [M] exposure
modes.
GPS and LAN support
A built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) unit lets
you record the location (latitude and longitude) of
your shots as ”geotags.” But that’s just where the
fun begins.
Connect a cable to the built-in LAN connector to
access the Internet and enjoy viewing the location
on maps available in ViewNX or my Picturetown.
COOLPIX Picture Control for
improved fi nishing fl exibility
Nikon’s original Picture Control System features
intuitive operation that makes it easy to apply
adjustments to RAW image files* you’ve shot and
finish them to match your tastes. This advanced
technology is optimized for use in COOLPIX
cameras.
* Applicable only when RAW fi les are processed in-camera.
System expandability
You can broaden focal range to
21mm (35mm format equivalent)
by adding the optional wide-
angle converter lens. The built-
i n a c c e s s o r y s h o e s u p p o r t s
advanced i-TTL fl ash control for
external Speedlights.
Other features
•
Optical viewfi nder
• High-quality materials and fi nish with magnesium
alloy front panel
• 2.7-inch high-resolution wide-viewing angle LCD
monitor with anti-refl ection coating
• Optical VR image stabilization
• Manual focus
• ISO 6400* capability
• Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 for wireless
shutter release
• Distortion control
• Face-priority AF — fi nds and focuses on people’s
faces for consistently crisp results
• In-Camera Red-Eye Fix TM — this in-camera feature
automatically fi xes most typical occurrences of red-eye
• D-Lighting — adds detail and optimizes exposure
to rescue underexposed images
* ISO 3200 and 6400 are available only for image sizes of 3M
(2048 x 1536) or smaller.
P r e c i s e c o n t r o l . P o w e r f u l p h o t o g r a p h y .
B r e a t h t a k i n g d i g i t a l p e r f o r m a n c e
27mm (35mm format
equivalent)
486mm (35mm format equivalent)
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