Nikon Coolpix S200 Users Manual

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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
I SunsetQ
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. 
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake under 
low lighting.
C B*H Off*F OffI 0*
J Dusk/dawnQR
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before 
sunrise or after sunset. 
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release 
button...

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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: For those scene modes with  Q, use of a tripod is recommended.
M  Close up
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at 
close range.
• The camera can focus at distances as close as 10 cm  (3.9 in.).
• The camera can be zoomed when the zoom indicator is  between [W] and  F positions.
• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the 
camera focuses continuously until focus is...

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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
O Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in 
print.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Use macro close-up mode ( c31) to focus at short 
ranges. 
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
C B*H Off*FOff*I 0*
L Back light
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throw-
ing features or details into shadow. The flash fires auto-
matically...

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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
* Other settings can be selected.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod
for best results.
1Use the multi select or to choose [F Pan-
orama assist] in the scene menu and
press  d.
The yellow panorama direction icon ( E) is displayed to
show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
2Use the multi selector to choose the
direction and press  d.
Select how pictures will be joined together in the...

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Shooting in Scene Modes
Scene Mode
4Take the second picture.
Compose the next picture so that it over-
laps the first picture.
Repeat until you have taken the necessary
number of pictures to complete the scene.
5Press d when shooting is completed.
The camera returns to step 2.
jPanorama Assist
Flash mode ( c28), self-timer ( c30), macro close-up ( c31), and exposure compensation
( c 32) settings cannot be adjusted after the first pi cture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted,
nor can zoom or...

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Anti-shake Mode
Anti-shake Mode
Shooting in Anti-shake Mode
In anti-shake mode, Electronic VR (c92) and BSS ( c90) are enabled. In
addition, ISO sensitivity is automatically raised to 1000 depending upon the
brightness of the subject and shutter speed is faster than with  L (auto)
mode, under the same lighting conditions, to reduce blurring caused by cam-
era shake or subject movement. The flash is disabled. This mode is most
effective when shooting under natural light. Combine it with telephoto
zoom...

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One-Touch Portrait Mode
One-Touch Portrait Mode
Taking Pictures in the One-Touch Portrait Mode
For portrait shots, select A in the shooting mode menu (c8).
The following features are automatically activated:
• Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly.
• Face-priority AF: The camera automa tically detects and focuses on faces.
• Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash (c 29). Other flash modes can be selected.
Macro close-up is not available in one-touch portrait...

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One-Touch Portrait Mode
The One-Touch Portrait Menu
Press m in one-touch portrait mode  to display the one-touch portrait
menu. In addition to image mode, portrait effects (reducing vividness of skin
tones, softening overall image) can be set.
• To exit the one-touch portrait menu, press  m or shutter-release button.
jFace-Priority AF
• The camera’s ability to dete ct faces depends on a variety of  factors, including whether or
not the subject is facing the camera.
• The camera focuses continuously...

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More on Playback
More on Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Press t (j ) in full-frame playback ( c26) to dis-
play pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail
images. The following operations can be performed
while thumbnails are displayed:
k4-/9-picture Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
When protected pictures and pictures selected
for transfer are displayed in 9-picture thumb-
nail playback mode, the icons shown at right
are displayed with them. Movies are displayed
as film frames....

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More on Playback
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Pressing v(k) during full-frame playback (c26)
zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of
the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback
Zoom).
The guide at lower right shows which portion of the
picture is enlarged. Change the portion of the picture
displayed by pressing the multi selector.
Use the zoom buttons with quick playback zoom to
enlarge pictures to the desired magnification ratio.
While the image is zoomed in, the zoom...