Nikon Coolpix S50c Users Manual
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89 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Enter L (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing C in shooting mode, selecting L (auto) or K (high-sensitivity), and then pressing d. Pressm to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu. • Use the rotary multi selector (c9) to choose and apply settings. • To exit the shooting or high-sensitivity menu, press m. Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shoot- ing, choose an image mode according to how you plan to use the picture. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes (c6, 7). OptionSize (pixels)Description FHigh (3072A)3,072 × 2,304Highest quality, suitable for enlarge- ments or high-quality prints. The com- pression ratio is approximately 1:4. ENormal (3072) (default setting)3,072 × 2,304Best choice in most situations. The com- pression ratio is approximately 1:8. dNormal (2592)2,592 × 1,944 eNormal (2048)2,048 × 1,536Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approxi- mately 1:8. hPC screen (1024)1,024 × 768Suited to display on computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. iTV screen (640)640 × 480Suited to full-screen display on a television or distribution by e-mail or the web. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. B16:93072 × 1728Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approx- imately 1:8. Shooting q Shooting menu Exit Image mode White balance Continuous BSS ISO sensitivity Image mode ExitHigh (3072 ) Normal (3072) Normal (2592) Normal (2048) PC screen (1024) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
90 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus kImage Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pic- tures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same. 1All figures are approximate. If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposure remaining display shows [9999]. 2All figures are approximate. The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size. lImage Mode The image mode setting can also be applied from the scene, anti-shake shooting, and one- touch portrait menus. Changes made to the image mode setting from any of the three menus apply to all shooting modes. SettingInternal memory (approx. 13 MB)Memory card1 (256 MB)Print size (printed at 300 dpi; cm/in.)2 FHigh (3072A)3 70 26 × 19.5/10.4×7.8 ENormal (3072)6 125 26 × 19.5/10.4×7.8 dNormal (2592)917522 × 16.5/ 8.8×6.6 eNormal (2048)14 28017 × 13/ 6.8×5.2 hPC screen (1024)44 9009 × 7/ 3.6×2.8 iTV screen (640)88 1,7005 × 4/ 2×1.6 B16:9817026 × 14.5/ 10.4×5.7 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
91 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus d White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shoot- ing. Although the default setting, [Auto], can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results. The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At set- tings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c6). jFlash Mode At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c28). GAuto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. fWhite bal. preset Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions (c92). gDaylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. hIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting. iFluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. jCloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. lFlash Use with the flash. White balance ExitAuto Daylight DaylightIncandescentIncandescentFluorescentFluorescent White bal. presetWhite bal. presetDaylight Incandescent Fluorescent White bal. preset Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
92 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2Use the rotary multi selector to choose [White bal. preset] in the white balance menu, and press d. The camera zooms in. 3Choose [Measure]. To apply the most recently measured value for preset white balance, choose [Cancel] and press d. 4Frame the reference object. 5Press d. The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set. No pictures are recorded. kNote on Preset White Balance Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when d is pressed in step 5. There- fore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset white balance for when the flash is used. White balance ExitAutoAuto DaylightDaylight Auto Daylight Incandescent IncandescentFluorescentFluorescent White bal. preset Incandescent Fluorescent White bal. preset ExitMeasureCancel White bal. preset ExitMeasureCancel Reference object frame Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
93 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. At settings other than [Single], the indicator for the current setting is dis- played in the monitor (c6). kNote on Continuous Shooting The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used. rSingle (default setting) One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. qContinuous While the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.6 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to [E Normal (3072)]. wMulti-shot 16 Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at about 1.6 frames per second and arrange them in a single picture E Normal (3072) pixels as shown at right. zIntvl timer shooting Camera takes pictures (up to 1,800 frames) automatically at specified interval. Continuous ExitSingle Continuous Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
94 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus z Interval Timer Photography Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. 1Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Intvl timer shooting] in the continuous menu, and press d. 2Choose interval between shots and press d. 3Press m. The camera returns to shooting mode. 4Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots. The monitor turns on automatically right before the next shot is taken. 5Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording. Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 pictures have been taken. kPower Source • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery. • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-64 (avail- able separately from Nikon) (c122). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in over- heating or in damage to the camera. Continuous ExitSingle Continuous Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Set interval time 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m Exit 66 MML WW Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
95 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus A Best Shot Selector (BSS) The “best shot selector” is convenient for shooting in situations where inadvertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures. At [On] setting, the flash automatically turns off and focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the first picture in each series. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c6). jNote on Best Shot Selector BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. AOn Recommended for taking pictures in poorly lit places, or in other situations where camera shake may occur. Camera takes shots while shutter-release but- ton is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved. HOff (default setting) Only one picture is taken. BSS ExitOn Off Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
96 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus W ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concen- trated in dark parts of the image. [Auto] (default setting) is ISO 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800. Choose from values between ISO 100 and 1600. At settings other than [Auto], the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c6). If [Auto] is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 100, the W icon will be displayed (c29). d Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono- chrome. The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At set- tings other than [Standard color], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c6). eStandard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. CVivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. DBlack-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. BSepia Record pictures in sepia tones. ACyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. ISO sensitivity Auto 100 200 400 800 Exit Color options ExitStandard color Black-and-white Black-and-whiteSepiaSepiaCyanotypeCyanotype Vivid colorVivid colorBlack-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Vivid color Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
97 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus k AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. lFocus Lock To focus on off-center subjects when [Center] is selected for [AF area mode], use focus lock as described below. 1Position the subject in the center of the frame. 2Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus indicator (p) is green. 3Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway and recompose the picture. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change. lAuto (default setting) Camera automatically selects the focus area (1 of 5; c24) containing the subject closest to the camera. The selected focus area is displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. mManual Press the rotary multi selector G, H, I, or J to select from 99 focus areas in the frame. Pictures can be taken while focus area selection screen is dis- played. To end focus area selection and adjust the flash, macro close-up, self-timer, and exposure compensation settings, press d. To return to the focus area selection screen, press d. nCenter Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. n AF area mode ExitAuto Manual Center 66 MM W L W 66 MM WW L 66 MM WW L Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
98 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus 4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L (auto) mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16], or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored when [Single] or [Intvl timer shooting] is selected, or [BSS] is turned off. Self-timer If self-timer is on, only one shot will be taken when shutter is released, regard- less of settings chosen for [Continuous] and [BSS]. Applied [Continuous] and [BSS] settings are restored when picture is taken or self-timer is turned off. Continuous Selecting [Continuous], [Multi-shot 16], or [Intvl timer shooting] turns [BSS] off. Selecting [Multi-shot 16] changes image-mode setting to [E Normal (3072)]. Applied [BSS] setting is not restored when [Single] is selected. BSS [Continuous] is automatically set to [Single] when [On] is selected for [BSS]. Applied setting is not restored when [BSS] is turned off. White balance White balance is automatically set to [Auto] and cannot be adjusted when [Black-and-white], [Sepia], or [Cyanotype] is selected for [Color options]. Applied white balance setting is restored when [Standard color] or [Vivid color] is selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals