Nikon Camera Coolpix S9900 Reference Manual
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37 Shooting Features 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 Photo VR to Off in the setup menu ( A54) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1Press the multi selector J (n ). 2Select n 10s 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 ( E7). 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 ( A25). 3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. •Focus and exposure are set. Self-timer Self-timer
38 Shooting Features 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. 9 9
39 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 subject 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 ( E14). • If the setting is applied in A, B , C or D 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
40 Shooting Features When the shooting mode is set to A, B , C , or D mode, use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compen sation), 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 41) - G: “Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)” (A 42) - F : “Hue (White Balance Adjustment)” ( A 42) • HI or rotation: 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
41 Shooting Features 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. BNotes About Exposure Compensation Brightness adjustment (exposure compensation) cannot be used in D mode. 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 Histogram Exposure compensation value
42 Shooting Features 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 ( E 14). Vividness Slider Hue Slider
43 Shooting Features When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, scene 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 available with some shooting modes ( E14). • When the exposure compensation is set while using the flash, the compensation is applied to both the background ex posure and to the flash output. Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) + 0.3 + 2.0 - 2.0 Exposure compensation Histogram
44 Shooting Features Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Restricted functionOptionDescription Flash mode Continuous ( A49) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof ( A50) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer AF area mode (A50) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. Macro mode AF area mode (A50) When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode cannot be used. Image quality Continuous (A49) When Pre-shooting cache , Continuous H: 120 fps , or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, the setting is fixed at Normal. Image size Continuous (A49) Image size is set as follows depending on the continuous shooting setting: • Pre-shooting cache : A (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels) • Continuous H: 120 fps : f 640×480 • Continuous H: 60 fps : A (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels) White balance Hue (using the creative slider) ( A 42) When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the shooting menu cannot be set. To set White balance , select P in the creative slider setting screen to reset the brightness, vividness, and hue.
45 Shooting Features ContinuousSelf-timer (A37) If the self-timer is used when Pre- shooting cache is selected, the setting is fixed at Single. ISO sensitivity Continuous (A49) When Pre-shooting cache , Continuous H: 120 fps , or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness. AF area mode White balance ( A 49) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. Self-Collage Blink proof (A50) When Blink proof is set to On, Self- Collage cannot be used. Blink proof Self-Collage (A27) When Self-Collage is set, Blink proof cannot be used. Date stamp Continuous ( A49) When Continuous H , Continuous L , Pre-shooting cache , Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images. Blink proof ( A50) When Blink proof is set to On, date and time cannot be stamped on images. Restricted functionOptionDescription
46 Shooting Features BNotes About Digital Zoom •Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available ( E101). • When digital zoom is in effect, the came ra focuses in the center of the frame. Photo VR Flash mode ( A35) If the flash fires when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed at On. Self-timer ( A37) If the self-timer is used when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed at On . Continuous ( A49) If Continuous is set to any setting other than Single when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed at On. ISO sensitivity ( A49) If ISO sensitivity is set to Fixed range auto or ISO 400 or higher when On (hybrid) is selected, the setting is fixed at On . Digital zoom AF area mode (A50) When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Shutter sound Continuous (A49) When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled. Restricted functionOptionDescription