Nikon Coolpix P50 User Manual

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P and M Modes
M (Manual) Mode
Choose this mode to control exposure with manual specification of shutter speed
and aperture.
Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as
the continuous shooting mode.
1 Rotate the mode dial
to M.
2 Press the multi selector K to activate the
shutter speed setting.
The active setting switches between shutter speed and
aperture each time the multi selector J or K is pressed.
3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose a
shutter speed between 1/1,000 sec. and 8 sec.
When adjusting aperture or shutter speed, the degree of
deviation from the exposure value measured by the
camera is displayed for a few seconds in the exposure
display.
The degree of deviation in the exposure display
is shown in EVs (-2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3
EV). A display similar to that illustrated at right
indicates that the picture will be overexposed
by 1 EV (+1).
4 Press the multi selector J or K to activate
the aperture setting.
E
E
1/125
1/125
1/125 F2.8
F2.8
F2.8
26
26
26
1/125 F2.8 Confirm
Shutter speed
1/60 F2.8 Confirm
+2 -20
+
+1 -1
Overexposed Underexposed
Values in EVs
1/60 F2.8 Confirm
Aperture

Nikon Coolpix P50 Specifications

General

Megapixel	8.1 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Maximum image resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3.6 x
Focal length range	4.7 - 17 mm
Interface	USB
Digital SLR	No
Built-in flash	Yes
Effective sensor resolution	8290000 pixels
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	28 - 102 mm
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (tele)	0.05- ∞ m
ISO sensitivity	64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto
Flash range (tele)	0.5 - 2.8 m
Flash range (wide)	0.5 - 5.9 m
Internal memory	51 MB
Compatible memory cards	sd
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Display diagonal	2.4 \
Display resolution (numeric)	115000 pixels
Product color	Silver
Battery type	AA
Battery technology	Alkaline
Number of batteries supported	2

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	44 mm
Width	94.5 mm
Height	66 mm
Weight	160 g

Summary

First Steps

Inserting Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries into the camera.

Inserting Memory Cards

Instructions for inserting SD memory cards into the camera.

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 1: Turn the Camera On and Select Auto Mode

Procedure to power on the camera and select auto mode.

Step 2: Frame a Picture

Guidance on composing shots using the viewfinder or monitor.

Step 3: Focus and Shoot

Instructions on focusing and taking a picture.

Step 4: Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Using the Flash

Explanation of flash modes and their usage.

Exposure Compensation

Adjusting exposure settings for brighter or darker images.

High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

Shooting in High-Sensitivity Mode

P and M Modes

P (Programmed Auto) Mode

Using programmed auto mode for automatic shutter and aperture settings.

M (Manual) Mode

Manually controlling exposure with shutter speed and aperture.

Movies

Recording Movies

The Movie Menu

Time-Lapse Movies

Movie Playback

Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Playing Voice Recordings

Copying Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a Computer

Instructions for transferring pictures via USB.

Connecting to a Printer

Steps for direct printing via PictBridge or ImageLink.

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

Detailed explanation of settings within the shooting menu.

Playback Options: The Playback Menu

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

Configuration options for camera settings and preferences.

Formatting Memory/Format Card

Procedures for formatting internal memory or memory cards.

Reset All

Restoring camera settings to their default values.

Technical Notes

Caring for the Camera

Guidelines for cleaning, storage, and maintenance of the camera.

Error Messages

Table of error messages and their solutions.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common camera problems and issues.