Nikon Coolpix L21 User Manual

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Auto Mode
Auto Mode
Shooting in the Auto Mode
In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A33) and exposure compensation (A34) can 
be applied and pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A30) and self-timer 
(A32). Pressing the d button in A (auto) mode allows you to set the items in 
the shooting menu (A72) according to shooting conditions.
1Press A to display the shooting-mode 
selection menu.
•The shooting-mode selection menu will be displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to choose A 
and press k.
•The...

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Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash mode allows you to specify the settings according to shooting conditions.
•For L22, the flash has a range of approx. 0.5-7.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-23 ft.) when the 
camera is zoomed out all the way, and 0.5-3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.-9 ft. 10 in.) when the 
maximum optical zoom is applied. For L21, the flash has a range of approx. 0.5-
5.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way, and 0.5-2.5 m 
(1 ft. 8 in.-8 ft.) when the maximum optical zoom is applied....

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Using the Flash
Auto Mode
BShooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)
•Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of 
camera shake.
•The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused 
by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
BNote on Using the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in...

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Auto Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release 
button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
1Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector.
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to select ON 
and press k.
The self-timer icon (n 10) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few 
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
3Frame the picture...

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Auto Mode
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 5 cm (2 in.). Note that 
the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 
8in.).
When using G (easy auto) mode (A20), the macro mode button cannot be 
used to activate macro mode.
1Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector.
•The macro menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to select ON 
and press k.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by...

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Auto Mode
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the 
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1Press o (exposure compensation) on the 
multi selector.
•The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2Press the multi selector H or I to select the 
desired setting and press k.
•To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure 
compensation to the “+” side.
•To make the subject darker, adjust the exposure 
compensation to the “-” side....

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Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Using the Scene Mode
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The 
following scene modes are available.
Setting the Scene Mode
1Press A in shooting mode to 
display the shooting-mode 
selection menu and use the multi 
selector H and I to select scene 
mode.
The icon of the last scene mode used is 
displayed. b (Portrait) is the default setting.
2Press K, press H, I, J, or K to select a scene 
mode, then press...

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Using the Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Features
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode 
(A30), n = self-timer (A32), p = macro mode (A33), o = exposure 
compensation (A34).
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
b Portrait
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject 
stands out clearly.
•If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face 
Detection” (A24) for more information.
•If more than...

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Using the Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene* Other settings can be selected.
*1Flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction, and cannot be changed.*2Other settings can be selected.
d Sports
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action 
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.
•The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the 
frame. The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway to lock the...

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Using the Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
*1The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.*2Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
f Party/indoor
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor 
background lighting.
•Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
•As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the 
camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is...