Nikon Coolpix S3000 Users Manual
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49 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) More on Shooting Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. DMore Information See “Note on Digital Zoom” (A136) Restricted functionSettingDescriptions m Flash (A30)Continuous (A41)When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. A Image mode (A37)Continuous (A41)When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). B White balance (A39)Color options (A43)When Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is selected for Color options, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto. C Continuous (A41)Self-timer (A32)When taking a picture using the self-timer, the continuous setting is fixed to Single. E ISO sensitivity (A42)Continuous (A41)When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness. G AF area mode (A44)Digital zoom (A136)When using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. w Electronic VR (A134)ISO sensitivity (A42)When a setting other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity, Electronic VR is disabled. Continuous (A41)When shooting with Continuous, BSS, or Multi- shot 16 enabled, electronic VR is disabled. U Motion detection (A135)Continuous (A41)When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is not enabled. ISO sensitivity (A42)When the option other than Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled. d Blink warning (A141)Continuous (A41)When taking a picture using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16, Blink warning is disabled. Digital zoom (A25, 136)Continuous (A41)When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
50 More on Shooting Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. Selecting a Scene Mode 1Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and press the multi selector H or I to select the scene mode icon. The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector; A51). 2Press the multi selector K and press H, I, J, or K to choose the desired scene, and then press the k button. The display changes to that for the selected scene mode. For more information about features of scene modes, see page 53. 3Frame the subject and take a picture. DImage Mode When the d button is pressed in scene mode, Image mode (A37) can be adjusted. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes (except movie recording). xScene auto selectorbPortraitcLandscapedSportseNight portrait fParty/indoorgBeach/snowhSunsetiDusk/dawnj Night landscape kClose-upuFoodlMuseummFireworks shownCopy oBacklightp Panorama assist Scene auto selector Beach/snow F3.2F3.21/2501/250 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
51 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When a picture is framed in x (Scene auto selector) scene mode, the camera automatically adjusts settings for one of the following scene modes: 1Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select x (Scene auto selector) scene mode (A50). The camera enters scene auto selector mode. 2Frame the subject and take a picture. When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled. Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. •Auto (general shooting)•Portrait (A53) •Landscape (A53) •Night portrait (A54)•Night landscape (A56)•Close-up (A56) •Backlight (A58) d: Autog: Night landscape e: Portraiti: Close-up f: Landscapej: Backlight h: Night portrait Scene auto selector 1111 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
52 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting BNotes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode •Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode ( A22) or select the desired scene mode manually ( A50). CFocusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode •When the camera recognizes a huma n face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that face. See “Face Priority” ( A46) for more information. • When the shooting mode indicator d or i is displayed, the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subj ect closest to the camera as same as when Auto is selected for AF area mode (A 44). CFunctions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode •U (auto; default setting) and W (off) flash mode settings can be applied ( A30). When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically sele cts the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. When W (off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions. • Self-timer ( A32) and exposure compensation ( A34) settings can be adjusted. • The macro mode button on the multi selector (A9, 33) is disabled. • When the d button is pressed in scene auto selector scene mode, Image mode (A 37) can be adjusted. Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie recording). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
53 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A51) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A30); n, self-timer (A32); p, macro mode (A33); o, exposure compensation (A34). * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. •The camera recognizes and focuses on a human face. See “Face Priority” (A46) for more information. •If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera. •The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before recording pictures (A63). •If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen. •Digital zoom is not available. mV*nOff*pOffo0.0* c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. •Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. •AF-assist illuminator (A136) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
54 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. 1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Default setting can be modified. Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. 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. •Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame and focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. •While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to I4000×3000. •Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series. •AF-assist illuminator (A136) does not light. •The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. mWnOffpOffo0.0* e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background ambience. •The camera recognizes and focuses on a human face. See “Face Priority” (A46) for more information. •If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera. •The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before recording pictures (A63). •If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen. •Digital zoom is not available. mV1nOff2pOffo0.02 O Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
55 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 1Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The default setting can be modified.2Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. •Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. •As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. mV1nOff2pOffo0.02 g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. •Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. mU*nOff*pOffo0.0* h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. mW*nOff*pOffo0.0* i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. •Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. •AF-assist illuminator (A136) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* O O Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
56 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. •Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. •AF-assist illuminator (A136) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. •Macro mode (A33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. •The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at the shortest distances when F and the zoom indicator glow green with the zoom indicator positioned to the left (wider angle) of K. At the zoom position one step to the right (telephoto) of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximum wide-angle zoom position and K zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance of 20 cm (8 in.). •AF area mode is set to Manual (A44). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k button or press the multi selector H, I, J, or K, to select a different focus area. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Flash mode and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked. Press the k button to choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. •The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. •As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. mU*nOff*pOno0.0* O Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
57 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. u Food This mode is useful when taking pictures of food. •Macro mode (A33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. •The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at the shortest distances when F and the zoom indicator glow green with the zoom indicator positioned to the left (wider angle) of K. At the zoom position one step to the right (telephoto) of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximum wide-angle zoom position and K zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance of 20 cm (8 in.). •Hue can be adjusted in the range of the creative slider displayed at left in the monitor. Press the multi selector H to make the image more reddish, or I to make it more bluish. The selected hue adjustment setting is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food scene mode is selected. •AF area mode is set to Manual (A44). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k button or press the multi selector H, I, J, or K, to select a different focus area. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Hue adjustment and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked. •The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. •As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. XWnOff*pOno0.0* l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. •Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. •BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A41). •As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. •AF-assist illuminator (A136) does not light. mWnOff*pOff*o0.0* 1111 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
58 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. •Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. •AF-assist illuminator (A136) does not light. mWnOffpOffo0.0 n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. •Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. •Use macro mode (A33) to focus at short ranges. •Colored text and drawings may not show up well. mW*nOff*pOff*o0.0* o Backlight Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. •Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. mmnOff*pOffo0.0* O Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals