Nikon Camera Coolpix P530 Reference Manual

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Shooting Features
Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can 
be saved in  M. Shooting is possible in  j (programmed auto),  k (shutter-
priority auto),  l (aperture-priority auto) or  m (manual).
Rotate the mode dial to  M to retrieve the settings 
saved in Save user settings .
• Frame the subject and shoot with these 
settings, or change the settings as required. 
• The setting combinations that are retrieved 
when the mode dial is rotated to  M can be 
changed as...

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Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings)
The frequently used settings for sh ooting can be changed and saved in  M.
1Rotate the mode dial to th e original shooting mode.
•Rotate the mode dial to  j, k , l  or  m (A 48). The flexible program (when 
set to  j), shutter speed (when set to  k or m ) or aperture value (when set to 
l  or  m) will also be saved.
• Settings can also be saved by rotating the mode dial to M  (the default 
settings for the shooting mode  j are saved at...

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The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
1Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings” (A66) for more 
information.
2When the shooting mode is  m, exposure compensation cannot be used.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi 
Selector
FunctionAy, 
X,  s, cuj , k , l , m , M
1 m Flash mode ( A56) w
1 1
w
2 n Self-timer (
A59) www
Smile timer ( A60) w –w
3 D Focus mode ( A61) www
4 o Exposure 
compensation (
A65) www
2
1
3
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Using the Flash
You can shoot images with a flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set the 
flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
1Press the m (flash pop-up) button 
to raise the flash.
• When the flash is lowere d, flash operation is 
disabled and  S is displayed.
2Press the multi selector  H (m ).
3Select the desired flash mode 
(A57) 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....

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BThe 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 char ging. The camera cannot 
shoot images.
• Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken.
Available Flash Modes
UAuto
The flash fires when necessary,  such as in dim lighting.
• The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting in 
the shooting...

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CThe Flash Mode Setting
•The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode.
* Availability depends on the setting. See "Default Settings" (A 66) for more 
information.
• The setting applied in the following situat ions is saved in the camera’s memory 
even after the camera is turned off.
- When shooting mode  j, k , l  or  m is used
- When  V (auto with red-eye reduction) is selected in  A (auto) mode
CLowering the Flash
When not using the flash, gently push to...

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Shooting Features
Using the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 
10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration 
reduction (A91) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the 
camera during shooting.
1Press the multi selector J (n).
2Select  n10s  (or n 2s), and press 
the  k button. 
•n 10s  (10 seconds): Use on important 
occasions, such  as weddings.
• n 2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera 
shake.
•...

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Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile 
Timer)
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically 
without pressing the shutter-release button.
•This function can be used when the shooting mode is  A (auto),  j, k , l , m  
or  M, or  Portrait  or Night portrait  scene mode.
1Press the multi selector J (n).
•Change any flash mode, exposure, or 
shooting menu settings before pressing  J.
2Select  a (smile timer), and press 
the  k button.
•If a setting is...

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Using Focus Mode
Set the focus mode according to the distance to the subject.
1Press the multi selector I (D ).
2Select the desired focus mode 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.
Autofocus 

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Available Focus Modes
BNotes About Shooting with the Flash
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 
(1 ft 8 in.).
CFocus Mode Setting
• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.
• For shooting modes j , k , l  and  m, the setting is saved in the camera’s memory 
even after the camera is turned off.
AAutofocus
The camera automatically adjusts the fo cus according to the distance to the 
subject. Use when the distance from...