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Nikon Coolpix P50 User Manual

Nikon Coolpix P50
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M (Manual) Mode
P and M Modes
5 Press the multi selector H or I to choose
one of two aperture values.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture
settings until the desired exposure is achieved.
Press k to apply the settings.
6 Focus and shoot.
At default setting, the camera automatically focuses on
the subject in the center focus area (A 93).
B Note on Aperture
The camera’s aperture is electronically controlled with neutral density (ND) filter selection so that
depth-of-field does not change when the aperture value is adjusted.
B Note on Slow Shutter Speed
At speeds slower than 1/4 sec, the shutter speed indicator will turn red to show that selecting [On]
for [Noise reduction] (A 96) is recommended to reduce “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced,
brightly colored dots.
B Notes on Shutter Speed
At a [Continuous] (A 90) setting of [Continuous], [BSS], or [Multi-shot 16], the slowest shutter
speed available is down to 1/2 sec.
The slowest shutter speed available is down to 4 sec. at an [ISO sensitivity] (A 88) setting of [800],
and 2 sec. at [1600] or higher.
B Note on ISO Sensitivity
At an [ISO sensitivity] (A 88) setting of [Auto], sensitivity is set to ISO 64.
D Functions Available in M (Manual) Mode
Flash mode (A 26) and focus mode (A 29) can be adjusted, and self-timer (A 28) can be
enabled.
Press d in M (manual) mode to adjust shooting menu settings (A 80).
1/60 F5.6
Confirm
Switching between
shutter speed and
aperture: J or K
Flash mode :H
Self-timer :J
Focus mode :I
Selecting a focus
area:
H, I, J, or K
When [Manual] is selected for [AF area mode] (A 93)
k
K
k
k
26
26
26
E
E
1/125
1/125
1/125 F2.8
F2.8
F2.8
Confirm
1/125 F2.8
Changing Camera Settings
Use the multi selector to change settings as follows.

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Nikon Coolpix P50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel8.1 MP
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/2.5 \
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 pixels
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom3.6 x
Focal length range4.7 - 17 mm
InterfaceUSB
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Effective sensor resolution8290000 pixels
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)28 - 102 mm
Normal focusing range0.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (tele)0.05- ∞ m
ISO sensitivity64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto
Flash range (tele)0.5 - 2.8 m
Flash range (wide)0.5 - 5.9 m
Internal memory51 MB
Compatible memory cardssd
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Display diagonal2.4 \
Display resolution (numeric)115000 pixels
Product colorSilver
Battery typeAA
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported2
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth44 mm
Width94.5 mm
Height66 mm
Weight160 g

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