Nikon Camera Coolpix P610 Reference Manual
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E17 Reference Section CThe Flash Mode Setting The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode. 1Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings (Flash, Focus mode, Etc.)” (E 15) for more information. 2The flash is fixed at W (off) when High ISO mo nochrome is selected. Flash modeAy , X , s , cu2jklm U Auto w 1 w–––– VAuto with red-eye reductionww–––– Red-eye reduction – – wwww XFill flashww–––– Standard flash – – wwww YSlow syncwww–w– Z Rear-curtain sync w w wwww
E18 Reference Section The focus area varies depe nding on the shooting mode. Using Target Finding AF In A (auto) mode, or when AF area mode (A 52) in j, k , l , m or M mode is set to Target finding AF , the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. • If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the 9 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus are displayed in green. BNotes About Target Finding AF •Depending on shooting conditions, the subject that th e camera determines to be the main subject may vary. • The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance or Picture Control settings. • The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations: - When the subject is very dark or bright - When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors - When the shot is framed so that the main subject is on the edge of the monitor - When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern Focusing 1/250 1/250F5.6 F5.6 Focus areas 1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6 Focus areas
E19 Reference Section Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. •s (night portrait), Scene auto selector or Portrait scene mode ( A27) • a (smile timer) ( A39) • When AF area mode (A 52) is set to Face priority If the camera detects more than one face , a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected: • When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on the scene. • In s (night portrait) and Portrait, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When a (smile timer) is selected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • When AF area mode is set to Face priority , the camera selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera. BNotes About Face Detection • The camera’s ability to detect faces depend s on a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking. • The camera cannot 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 CViewing Images Captured Using Face Detection During playback, the camera automatica lly rotates images according to the orientation of the faces that were detected at the time of shooting (except for images captured using Continuous (A 52) or Exposure bracketing (A 52)). 1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.625m 0s25m 0s25m 0s840840
E20 Reference Section Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces). •s (night portrait), Scene auto selector or Portrait scene mode ( A27) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 55). BNotes About Skin Softening •It may take more time than usua l to save images after shooting. • Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces. Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standi ng in front of a white wall) • Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage) • Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, bu ildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows, etc.) • Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock ( E 21). The camera can also focus using manual focus ( A41, 42).
E21 Reference Section Focus Lock Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame. 1Position the subject in the center of the fra me and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 2Without lifting your finger, reco mpose the picture. • Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject. 3Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. CMoving the Focus Area to the Desired Position In j, k , l or m shooting mode, the focus area can be moved using the multi selector by setting AF area mode in the shooting menu ( A51) to one of the manual options. 1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.625m 0s25m 0s25m 0s840840 1/250 1/250F5.6 F5.6
E22 Reference Section The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, aperture, or ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. 1The ISO sensitivity setting is restricted depending on the continuous shooting setting (A46).2In m mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.3The maximum shutter speed value is 1/4000 second when the aperture value is set to f/7.6 at the maximum wide-angle position. The shutter speed becomes slower when the zoom posi tion moves to the telephoto zoom position and the aperture is larger. The shutter speed is 1/2500 second when the aperture value is set to maximum f/8.2 at the maximum telephoto zoom position. The Control Range of the Shutter Speed ( j ,k , l , m Modes) SettingControl range ISO sensitivity (A 52) 1 Auto2, Fixed range auto21/40003–1 s ( j, k , l modes) 1/40003–15 s ( m mode) ISO 100 1/40003–8 s ( j, k , l modes) 1/40003–15 s ( m mode) ISO 200 1/40003–4 s ( j, k , l modes) 1/40003–8 s ( m mode) ISO 400 1/40003–4 s ISO 800 1/40003–2 s ISO 1600 1/40003–1 s ISO 3200, 6400 1/40003–1/2 s Continuous ( A52) Continuous H, Continuous L, BSS 1/4000 3–1/30 s Pre-shootin g cache, Continuous H: 120 fps 1/4000–1/125 s Continuous H: 60 fps 1/4000–1/60 s Multi-shot 16 1/4000–1/30 s Intvl timer shooting Same as when Single is set
E23 Reference Section Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A22) zooms in on the image. • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f ( h ) or g (i ). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK. • If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet detection, the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting (except images captured using Continuous or Exposure bracketing ). To zoom in on an area of the image where there ar e no faces, adjust the magnification rate and then press HIJK. • When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode. CCropping Images When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file ( E31). Playback Zoom g (i ) 0112. JPG 4/1324/132 15/11/2015 15:3015/11/2015 15:30 g (i ) f ( h ) Im age is zoo med in. Full-fra me Playback Displayed area guide
E24 Reference Section Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A22) displays images as thumbnails. • You can change the number of thum bnails displayed by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i ). • While using thumbnail playback mode, use the multi selector HIJK or rotate it to select an image, and then press the k button to display that image in full-frame playback mode. • While using calendar display mode, use HIJK or rotate it to select a date, and then press the k button to display the images captured on that day. BNotes About Calendar Display Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2015. Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display f (h ) 112233101017172424252526262727282829293030 181819192020212122222323 111112121313141415151616 445566778899 2 2015Sun SatFriThuWedTueMon111/1321/1324/1324/132 0112. JPG0112. JPG15/11/2015 15:3015/11/2015 15:30 Thumbnail Playback Full-fra me Playback Calendar Display g (i ) f (h ) g (i ) f (h )
E25 Reference Section Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting). To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k button. After pressing the k button, the operations listed below are available. • To display the previous or next image, rotate the multi selector or press JK. • To display images that are not included in the sequence, press H to return to the key picture display. • To display images in a sequence as thumbnails, or to play them back in a slide show, set Sequence display options to Individual pictures in the playback menu ( E90). BSequence Display Options Images captured continuously with came ras other than this camera cannot be displayed as a sequence. CPlayback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence • When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode, press the d button to select functions in playback menu ( A55). • If you press the d button when a key picture is displayed, the following settings can be applied to all images in the sequence: - Mark for Wi-Fi upload, Protect Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 4/132 0004. JPG 1/51/51/5 0004. JPG15/11/2015 15:3015/11/2015 15:30Back
E26 Reference Section Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l (delete) button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. • When the key picture is displayed: -Current image : All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. - Erase selected images : When a key picture is selected on the erase selected images screen (A 56), all images in that sequence are deleted. - All images : All images on the memory card are deleted. • When images in a sequence are displayed in full-frame playback mode: -Current image : The image currently displayed is deleted. - Erase selected images : Images that are selected in the sequence are deleted. - Entire sequence : All images in the displayed sequence are deleted. Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. CRestrictions on Image Editing •An image can be edited up to 10 times. A still image created by editing a movie can be edited up to 9 times. • You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions. Editing Images (Still Images)