Nikon Coolpix S50 User Manual

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
jThe B (Off) Indicator
Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B). Turn vibration reduction
(c114) off when using a tripod.
• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).
•The W is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur
caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when W is displayed may be slightly mottled.
• When W is displayed, higher sensitivity is...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and three-second timer for self-
portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn
vibration reduction (c114) off when using a tripod.
1Press H (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose
[10s] or [3s] and press d.
[10s] (ten seconds): suited  for  important  occasions
(such as weddings)
[3s] (three seconds): suited...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 4 cm
(1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances
of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.).
1Press L (macro close-up mode).
The macro close-up menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose
[ON] and press d.
The macro close-up mode icon (F) is displayed.
When [OFF] is selected, FOFF is only displayed for
five seconds.
The monitor...

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Basic Photography and Playback: 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 the rotary multi selector I (expo-
sure compensation).
2Use the rotary multi selector to adjust
exposure.
• When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure
compensation to “+” side.
• When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure
compensation to “-” side.
• Exposure compensation can be set to values...

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Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased with shooting under
low lighting to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject move-
ment, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity
will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600 depending upon the
brightness of the...

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Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
Scene Modes
The camera offers a choice of 15 “scene” options. Camera settings are auto-
matically optimized for the selected subject type.
1Enter scene mode by pressing
C in shooting mode, select-
ing n (use the rotary multi
selector), and then pressing d.
2Press m to display the scene
menu screen, and choose the
desired scene and press d.
3Frame the subject and take the
picture.
lImage Mode
[Z Image mode] (c89) can be set in...

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Scene Modes
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
Features
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
kIcons Used For Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: J, flash (c28); H, self-timer
(c30); L, macro close-up (c31); I, exposure compensation (c32); u, AF-assist illumi-
nation (c115).
B Portrait
Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject 
stands out clearly....

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Scene Modes
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction
(c114) off when using a tripod.
D Night PortraitQ
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance...

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Scene Modes
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
* Other settings can be selected.
Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction
(c114) off when using a tripod.
I SunsetQ
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. 
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release 
button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (c24) 
always lights;...

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Scene Modes
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, 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. Turn vibration reduction
(c114) off when using a tripod.
M Close up
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at 
close range.
• The camera can focus at distances as close as 4 cm 
(1.6 in.). Zoom is available when F is green.
• [AF area mode] is set to [Manual] (c97)....