Nikon Camera Coolpix P610 Reference Manual

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BNotes About Continuous Shooting
•Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first 
shot in each series.
• It may take some time to save the images after shooting.
• When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.
• The frame rate may become slower depend ing on the image quality, image size, 
memory card type or  shooting conditions.
• When using  Multi-shot 16 , Continuous H: 120 fps  or Continuous H: 60 fps , 
banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were captured 
under lighting that flashes  quickly at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-
vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions 
(A 46).
j
Continuous H: 
60 fps Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the 
way, images are captured at a high speed rate.
•
The frame rate for continuo us shooting is about 60 fps 
and the maximum number of continuous shots is 60.
• Image size is fixed at  O 1920×1080.
D BSS (Best Shot 
Selector) While the shutter-release button is held all the way 
down, the camera captures a series of up to 10 images 
and automatically save
s the sharpest image.
Use when shooting a stationary  subject in a place where 
flash photography is prohibited and camera shake is 
likely to occur.
W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release 
button is pressed all the way, the 
camera captures a series of 
16 images and saves it as a single 
image.
•
The frame rate for continuous 
shooting is about 30 fps.
• Image size is fixed at  D (2560 × 1920 pixels).
• Digital zoom is not available.
X Intvl timer 
shooting The camera shoots still images automatically at the 
specified interval (
E68).
OptionDescription 
						

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CPre-shooting Cache
When the shutter-release button is pressed  halfway or all the way down, images are 
saved as described below.
• The pre-shooting cache icon (Q ) on the shooting screen changes to green while 
the shutter-release butto n is pressed halfway.
Interval Timer Shooting
1Use the multi selector HI to 
select  X Intvl timer shooting , 
and then press the  k button.
Rotate the mode dial to  j, k, l, m or M M  d  button  M j, k, l, m or 
M  menu icon  M Continuous  M k  button
Press down halfway Press down all the way
Images saved before  pressing all the way Images saved by 
pressing all the way
Intvl timer shooting Multi-shot 16 BSS
Continuous 
						

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2Set the desired interval between 
each shot.
•Use  JK  to select an item, and use  HI to 
set the time.
• Press the k  button when setting is 
complete.
3Press the  d (menu) to display the shooting screen.
4Press the shutter-release button to 
shoot the first image.
•The shutter is automatically released at the 
specified interval to shoot subsequent 
images.
• The monitor turns off and the power-on 
lamp flashes during the intervals between 
shots (when the battery is used).
5When the desired number of images have been captured, 
press the shutter-release button.
•Shooting ends.
• Shooting ends automatically when the memory card becomes full.
BNotes About Interval Timer Shooting
•To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during shooting, use a fully 
charged battery.
• If the AC Adapter EH-67A (available separately;  E115) is used, this camera can be 
powered from an electrical outlet. Do no t, under any circumstances, use an AC 
adapter other than the EH-67A. Failure to  observe this precaution could result in 
overheating or dama ge to the camera.
• Do not rotate the mode dial to a differen t setting while performing interval timer 
shooting.
• If the shutter speed is slow and saving  an image takes time compared to the 
specified interval, some of the shots  during Interval timer shooting may be 
canceled.
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Edit
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Intvl timer shooting
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ISO Sensitivity
A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker su bjects to be captured. Additionally, 
even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter 
speeds, and blurring cause d by camera shake and subject movement can be 
reduced.
• When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
BNotes About ISO Sensitivity
•In m  (manual) mode, when set to  Auto, ISO 100-400 or  ISO 100-800, the ISO 
sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions 
(A 46).
CISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen
• When  Auto is selected,  E is displayed when the  ISO sensitivity increases.
• When  ISO 100-400  or ISO 100-800 is selected, the maximum value for ISO 
sensitivity is displayed.
Rotate the mode dial to 
j, k , l , m  or  M M  d  button  M j , k , l , m  or 
M  menu icon  M ISO sensitivity  M k  button
OptionDescription
ISO sensitivity •Auto
 (default setting): 
Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 
100 to 1600.
• Fixed range auto : 
The range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO 
sensitivity can be selected from  Y ISO 100-400  or Z 
ISO 100-800 .
•100  to 6400 : 
ISO sensitivity is fixed at the specified value.
Minimum shutter 
speed Set the shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to be 
automatically adjusted when the shooting mode is 
j or l.
If the exposure is insufficient wi th the shutter speed that is set 
here, the ISO sensitivity is incr eased automatically to obtain 
the correct exposure.
• The setting is enabled when ISO sensitivity  is set to Auto 
or  Fixed range auto .
• If the exposure is still insufficient even after ISO sensitivity is 
increased, the shutter speed slows down.
• Default setting:  None 
						

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Exposure Bracketing
The exposure (brightness)  can be changed automatically during continuous 
shooting. This is effective for shooting wh en it is difficult to adjust the picture 
brightness.
BNotes About Exposure Bracketing
• Exposure bracketing  is not available in m (manual) mode.
• When exposure compensation ( A44) and  ±0.3, ±0.7  or ±1.0  in Exposure 
bracketing  are set simultaneously, the combined exposure compensation values 
are applied.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions 
(A 46).
Rotate the mode dial to  j, k  or  l M  d  button  M j , k  or  l menu 
icon  M Exposure bracketing  M k  button
OptionDescription
Off (default 
setting) Exposure bracketing is not performed.
±0.3 When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 3 shots 
are taken in sequence and the camera varies exposure by 0, –0.3, 
and +0.3 over the shots.
±0.7 When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 3 shots 
are taken in sequence and the camera varies exposure by 0, –0.7, 
and +0.7 over the shots.
±1.0 When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 3 shots 
are taken in sequence and the camera varies exposure by 0, –1.0, 
and +1.0 over the shots. 
						

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AF Area Mode
Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.Rotate the mode dial to 
j
, k, l, m or M M d  button  M j, k, l, m or M  menu icon  M AF area mode  M k  button
OptionDescription
a Face priority When the camera detects a 
human face, it focuses on that 
face. See “Using Face 
Detection” (
E19) for more 
information. 
When framing a composition 
with no human subjects or 
detected faces, the camera 
automatically selects one or 
more of the 9 focus areas 
containing the subject closest to the camera.
y
x
w Manual 
(spot)
Manual 
(normal)
Manual 
(wide) Use the multi selector 
HIJK
 or rotate it to move 
the focus area to where you 
want to focus.
To use the multi selector to 
configure the flash mode or 
other settings, press the  k 
button. To return to moving 
the focus area, press the  k 
button again.
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Focus area
Focus area (center)
Scope of movable 
focus area
Focus area (moved) 
						

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BNotes About AF Area Mode
•When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the 
frame regardless of the  AF area mode setting.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions 
(A 46).
s
Subject 
tracking Use this function to take 
pictures of moving subjects. 
Register the subject on which 
the camera fo
cuses. The 
focus area automatically 
moves to track the subject. 
See “Using Subject Tracking” 
( E 74) for more information.
M Target 
finding AF 
(default 
setting) When the camera detects the 
main subject, it focuses on 
that subject. 
See “Using Target Finding AF” 
(
E 18).
OptionDescription
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Using Subject Tracking
1Register a subject.
•Align the subject that you want to track  
with the border in the center of the monitor 
and press the  k button.
• When the subject is registered, a yellow 
border (focus area) is displayed around it 
and the camera begins tracking the subject.
• If the subject cannot be registered, the 
border is displayed in red. Change the 
composition and try registering the subject 
again.
• To cancel subject registration, press the  k 
button.
• If the camera can no longer track the 
registered subject, the focus area 
disappears. Register the subject again.
2Press the shutter-release button 
fully to take the picture.
•If the shutter-releas e button is pressed 
while the focus area is not displayed, the 
camera focuses on the subject in the center 
of the frame.
BNotes About Subject Tracking
• If you perform operations  such as zooming while the camera is tracking the 
subject, the registration is canceled.
• Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.
Rotate the mode dial to  j, k, l, m  or  M M  d  button  M j, k, l , m  or 
M  menu icon  M AF area mode  M k  button  M s Subject tracking M  k  
button  M d  button
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Autofocus Mode
Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images.
BNotes About Autofocus Mode
This function may not be available to  use in combination with other functions 
( A 46).
CAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with  Autofocus mode (E84) in 
the movie menu.
Flash Exp. Comp.
Adjust the flash output. 
Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. Rotate the mode dial to 
j
, k, l, m  or  M M  d  button  M j, k, l , m  or 
M  menu icon  M Autofocus mode M  k button
OptionDescription
A Single AF  The camera focuses only when the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway.
B Full-time AF 
(default setting) The camera continues focusing even when the 
shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The 
sound of lens drive movement is heard while the 
camera focuses.
Rotate the mode dial to 
j, k, l, m  or  M M  d  button  M j, k, l , m  or 
M  menu icon  M Flash exp. comp.  M k  button
OptionDescription
+0.3 to +2.0 The flash output is increased from +0.3 to +2.0 EV, in 
increments of 1/3 EV, to make the main subject of the frame 
appear brighter.
0.0 (default setting) The flash output is not adjusted.
-0.3 to -2.0 The flash output is reduced from –0.3 to –2.0 EV, in 
increments of 1/3 EV, to prevent unwanted highlights or 
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Noise Reduction Filter
Set the strength of the noise reduction  function that is normally performed 
when saving images.
Active D-Lighting
Details in highlights and shadows are pres erved, and the natural contrast that is 
seen with the naked eye is well reproduced in the image captured. This is 
particularly effective for shooting scenes  with high contrast, such as brightly lit 
outdoor scenery from a dark room or  shaded subjects at a sunny seaside.
BNotes About Active D-Lighting
•Additional time is required to save images after shooting.
• This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions 
(A 46).
BActive D-Lighting  Versus D-Lighting
The Active D-Lighting  option in the shooting menu reduces exposure before 
shooting to adjust the dynamic range properly. The  D-Lighting (E 27) option in 
the playback menu readjusts the dynamic range properly in images captured.
Rotate the mode dial to  j, k, l, m  or  M M  d  button  M j, k, l , m  or
M  menu icon  M
 Noise reduction filter M  k  button
OptionDescription
e High Performs noise reduction at
 a level higher than the 
standard strength.
M Normal
(default setting) Performs noise reduction at the standard strength.
l Low Performs noise reduction at
 a level lower than the 
standard strength.
Rotate the mode dial to  j, k, l, m  or  M M  d  button  M j, k, l , m  or 
M  menu icon  M Active D-Lighting M  k  button
OptionDescription
a
b
c High
Normal
Low
Set the effect level.
k Off
(default setting)
Active D-Lighting is not applied.