Nikon Camera Coolpix L32 Reference Manual
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E11 Reference Section The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode ( E17). Using the Flash When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1Press the multi selector H (X). 2Select the desired flash mode (E 12) and press the k button. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Functions That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Auto
E12 Reference Section Available Flash Modes UAuto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. VAuto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash ( E13). WOff The flash does not fire. •We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. XFill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. YSlow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.
E13 Reference Section CThe Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter- release button halfway. •On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. • Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken. If the battery level is low, the monito r turns off while the flash is charging. CThe Flash Mode Setting •The setting may not be available with some shooting modes ( E17). • The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. CRed-eye Reduction If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red- eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting: • More time than usual is required to save images. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. • In some cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In these cases, select another flash mode and take the image again.
E14 Reference Section Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. 1Press the multi selector J (n ). 2Select ON and press the k button. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. • When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed ( E6). The self-timer cannot be used. 3Frame the picture and press the shutter- release button halfway. • Focus and exposure are set. 4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. •Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. • To stop the countdown, press the shutter- release button again. CThe Self-timer SettingThe setting may not be availabl e with some shooting modes (E17). Self-timer F 3.2F 3.21 / 2 5 01/250 99
E15 Reference Section Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. 1Press the multi selector I (p). 2Select ON and press the k button. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green. • When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. BNotes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subjec t at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). CThe Macro Mode Setting •The setting may not be available with some shooting modes ( E17). • The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. Macro mode
E16 Reference Section Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1Press the multi selector K (o ). 2Select a compensation value and press the k button. •To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button. CExposure Compensation Value •The setting may not be available with some shooting modes ( E17). • The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. Exposure compensation +2.0 +0.3 -2.0
E17 Reference Section Default Settings Default settings for each shoo ting mode are described below. Flash (E 11)Self-timer (E 14)Macro (E 15)Exposure compensation (E 16) x (scene auto selector) U 1OffOff20.0 Scene b (portrait) VOff Off 30.0 c (landscape) W3OffOff30.0 d (sports) W3Off3Off30.0 e (night portrait) V4OffOff30.0 f (party/indoor) V5OffOff30.0 Z (beach) UOff Off30.0 z (snow) UOff Off30.0 h (sunset) W3OffOff30.0 i (dusk/dawn) W3OffOff30.0 j (night landscape) W3OffOff30.0 k (close-up) WOff On30.0 u (food) W3OffOn30.0 m (fireworks show) W3Off3Off30.03 o(backlighting) X3OffOff30.0 O (pet portrait) W3Y6Off0.0 D (special effects) WOffOff 0.0 F (smart portrait) U 7Off8Off30.0 A (auto) UOffOff 0.0
E18 Reference Section 1The camera automatically select s the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. 2The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up . 3The setting cannot be changed.4The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red- eye reduction. 5Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.6Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (E6).7Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.8Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.
E19 Reference Section Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted functionOptionDescription Flash mode Continuous ( E47) When Continuous is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof ( E49) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer Smile timer (E48) When Smile timer is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. Electronic VR Continuous (E47) When Continuous is selected, Electronic VR is disabled. Shutter sound Continuous (E47) When Continuous is selected, the shutter sound is disabled.
E20 Reference Section The focus area varies depe nding on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. •Portrait or Night portrait in x (scene auto selector) mode ( E3) • Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode ( E4) • Smart portrait mode ( E8) If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera fo cuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. BNotes About Face Detection • The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking. • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: - When faces are partially hidden by su nglasses or otherwise obstructed - When faces take up too much or too little of the frame Focusing 1 4 0 01400 5 m 0 s5m 0s