Nikon COOLPIX L25 User Manual

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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................... ii
Read This First ....................................................... ii
Confirming the Package Contents................. ii
Attaching the Camera Strap.............................. iii
About This Manual .................................................. iii
Information and Precautions............................. v
For Your Safety ................................................. viii
WARNINGS ................................................................ viii
Notices................................................................... xii
Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1
The Camera Body................................................. 2
The Monitor ........................................................... 6
Shooting Mode .......................................................... 6
Playback Mode ........................................................... 8
The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ............... 10
Applicable Batteries.............................................. 10
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.......... 13
Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 14
Approved Memory Cards.................................. 15
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language,
Date, and Time................................................... 16
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select
Shooting Mode.................................................. 20
Turning the Camera On and Off................... 21
Step 2 Frame a Picture .................................... 23
Using the Zoom...................................................... 24
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.................................. 26
The Shutter-release Button .............................. 27
Step 4 Play Back Images ................................. 29
Step 5 Delete Images....................................... 31
Shooting Features ..................................... 33
G (Easy Auto) Mode ....................................... 34
Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings ... 34
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ... 35
Changing Scene Mode Settings ................... 36
Characteristics of Each Scene ......................... 36
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling
Faces)..................................................................... 43
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings ... 44
Options Available in the Smart Portrait
Menu.............................................................................. 45
Using Skin Softening ............................................ 46
A (Auto) Mode ................................................. 47
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings........... 47
Options Available in the Auto Shooting
Menu.............................................................................. 48
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi
Selector................................................................. 49
Available Features.................................................. 49
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)........................ 50
Using the Self-timer .............................................. 53
Using Macro Mode................................................ 55
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure
Compensation)........................................................ 57
Default Settings....................................................... 58

Nikon COOLPIX L25 Specifications

General

Optical Zoom	5x
Video Resolution	720p
Type	Compact Digital Camera
Effective Pixels	10.1 million
f/-number	f/3.2-6.5
Construction	6 elements in 5 groups
Autofocus (AF)	Contrast-detect AF
Focus-area Selection	Center, face detection
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
File System	DCF, EXIF 2.3, DPOF compliant
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 80-1600
Metering	Matrix, center-weighted, spot
Exposure Control	Programmed auto exposure
Aperture	Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2.6 AV) selection
Aperture Range	f/3.2-6.5
Self-timer	10 s
Interface	Hi-Speed USB
Data Transfer Protocol	MTP, PTP
Video Output	NTSC, PAL
HDMI Output	No
I/O Terminal	Audio/video (A/V) output; Digital I/O (USB)
Tripod Socket	1/4 (ISO 1222)
Sensor Resolution	10.1 MP
Digital Zoom	4x
Battery Type	AA batteries
Image Sensor	1/3 inch CCD
Lens	NIKKOR lens
Focal Length	4.6-23.0 mm
Vibration Reduction (VR)	Electronic VR
Motion Blur Reduction	Motion detection
Focus Range	50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity
Frame Coverage (Playback Mode)	Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
File Formats	JPEG
Image Size (pixels)	3648 x 2736 (10M)
Shooting Modes	Auto, Scene
Continuous Shooting	Approx. 0.8 fps
Movie	AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)
Exposure Compensation	-2.0 to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Shutter Type	Mechanical and electronic shutter
Shutter Speed	1/2000-1 s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)
Flash Control	TTL auto flash
Power Sources	AA alkaline batteries, AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Battery Life (approx.)	Approx. 220 shots with alkaline batteries
Operating Environment	0-40°C (32-104°F), humidity 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories	Camera strap, AA alkaline batteries, USB cable
LCD Screen Size	3.0 inches