Nikon Coolpix S51 Users Manual

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
jShooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (B) 
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the 
effects of camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (c111) off when using a tripod.
•The W icon is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken 
when W is displayed may be slightly mottled.
• When W is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction may...

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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 (c111) 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 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 mode).
The macro mode menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 
[ON] and press d.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
The monitor will return to the normal display for the 
current mode if the setting is not applied by...

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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 
(exposure 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 
movement, 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 
automatically optimized for the selected subject type.
1Enter scene mode by pressing 
C in shooting mode, 
selecting 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] (c87) can be set...

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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 mode (c28); H, self-
timer (c30); F, macro mode (c31); I, exposure compensation (c32); u, AF-assist 
illumination (c111).
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 
(c111) 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 
(c111) 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.
M Close up
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at 
close range.
• The camera enters macro mode (c31) and the camera 
automatically zooms to the position at the closest 
distance at which the camera can focus. The camera can 
focus at distances as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) when F is 
green. The closest distance at which the camera can...