Nikon Camera Coolpix S7000 Reference Manual

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Shooting Features
You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
1Press the multi selector H(m ).
2Select the desired flash mode 
(A42) and press the  k button.
•If the setting is not applied by pressing the 
k  button within a few seconds, the 
selection will be canceled.
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 a picture is  taken.
• If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
Flash Mode
Auto 
						

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Available Flash Modes
CThe Flash Mode Setting
•The setting may not be available with some shooting modes ( A50).
• 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 some situations.
• In rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied unnecessarily to other areas of the 
image. In these cases, select another  flash mode and take the picture again.
UAuto
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. 
• The flash mode icon on the shoot ing screen is displayed only 
immediately after the setting is made.
VAuto with red-eye reduction
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash.
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 a picture 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. 
						

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Shooting Features
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds 
or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.
Set Photo VR  (A 111) 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 n2s, 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.
• If the 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 ( A27). The self-timer cannot be used.
• When the shooting mode is smart portrait mode,  a (smile timer) or  n(self-
collage) can also be selected ( A35).
3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button 
halfway.
•Focus and exposure are set.
Self-timer
Self-timer 
						

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4Press the shutter-release 
button the rest of the way 
down.
•Countdown starts. The self-timer 
lamp flashes and then glows 
steadily about on e second before 
the shutter is released.
• When the shutter is released, the 
self-timer is set to k .
• To stop the countdown, press 
the shutter-release button again.
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Shooting Features
Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures.
1Press the multi selector I(p ).
2Select  o and press the  k 
button.
• If the 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 are 
displayed in green.
• When the zoom ratio is set to a po sition where the zoom indicator is 
displayed in green, the camera ca n focus on subjects as close as 
approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. 
When the zoom is at the position where G  is displayed, the camera can 
focus on subjects as close as approxim ately 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.
BNotes About Using the Flash
The flash may be unable to light the entire su bject 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 ( A50).
• If the setting is applied in  A (auto) mode, it will remain saved in the camera’s 
memory even after the camera is turned off.
Macro Mode (Taking  Close-up Pictures)
Macro mode 
						

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When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, use the creative slider to 
adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for capturing 
images.
1Press the multi selector  K (o ).
2Select the item and make an 
adjustment.
•JK : Select an item.
- o : “Brightness (Exposure Compensation)” 
( A 47)
- G: “Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)” 
(A 48)
- F : “Hue (White Balance Adjustment)” 
( A 48)
• HI : The slider moves. The effect can be adjusted while confirming the 
results on the monitor.
• To turn off the effects of the creative slider, select  P and press the  k 
button.
3When adjustment is complete, 
select  y and press the k  button.
•If the  k button (except when  P is 
selected) or the shutter-release button is 
pressed in step 2, the selected amount of 
effect is applied. When the effect is applied, 
the camera returns to the shooting screen.
CCreative Slider Settings
The settings for Brightness (Exp. +/-), Vividness and Hue are saved in the camera’s 
memory even after the camera is turned off.
Creative Slider (Adjusting Brightness 
(Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and 
Hue)
+ 0.3
+ 2.0
- 2.0
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
Slider
Exit 
						

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Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjust the overall brightness of the image.
•To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.
• To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.
CUsing the Histogram
A histogram is a graph showing the distributi on of tones in the image. Use as a guide 
when using exposure compensation  and shooting without the flash.
• The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel br ightness, with dark tones to the left and 
bright tones to the right. The vertic al axis shows the number of pixels.
• Increasing exposure compen sation shifts tone distribution to the right, and 
decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left.
+ 0.3
+ 2.0
- 2.0
Brightness (Exp. +/-)
Slider
Exposure 
compensation 
value
Histogram 
						

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Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)
Adjust the overall vividness of the image.
•The overall image vividness increases as the 
slider is moved up. The overall image 
vividness decreases as the slider is moved 
down.
Hue (White Balance Adjustment)
Adjust the overall hue of the image.
•The overall image becomes more reddish as 
the slider is moved up. The overall image 
becomes more bluish as the slider is moved 
down.
BNotes About Hue Adjustment
This function may not be available to  use in combination with other functions 
( A 50).
Vividness
Slider
Hue
Slider 
						

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Shooting Features
When the shooting mode is set to scene mode, special effects mode or short 
movie show mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation).
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 availabl e with some shooting modes (A50).
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting 
Brightness)
+0.3
- 2.0
+2.0
Exposure compensation
Histogram 
						

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Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below.
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.)
Flash
(A 41)Self-timer
(A 43)Macro
(A 45)Exposure 
compensation (A 49)
A  (auto)
Uk
k–
1
x
 (scene auto 
selector) U2k
k30.0
X  (night landscape)
W
4kk40.0
W  (backlighting) X/W5k
k40.0
y b  (portrait) Vk
k
40.0
c  (landscape)
W4kk40.0
N  (time-lapse 
movie) W
4k
k40.06
d (sports)
W4k4k40.0
S  (night portrait)
V4kk40.0
f  (party/indoor)
V7kk40.0
Z  (beach) Uk
k40.0
z  (snow) Uk
k40.0
h  (sunset)
W4kk40.0
i  (dusk/dawn)
W4kk40.0
k  (close-up) Wk
o40.0
u  (food)
W4ko40.0
m  (fireworks show)
W4k4k40.04
p (easy panorama) W4k4k40.0
O  (pet portrait)
W4Y8k0.0
u  (special 
effects) W
k
k0.0
F  (smart portrait)
U
9k10k4–11
n (short movie show)
W4kk0.0