Nikon Coolpix S600 User Manual
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29 Using the Flash Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode BThe W (Off) IndicatorTurn vibration reduction (A103) off when using a tripod. Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (W): •Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended). •The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled. BNote on Using the FlashWhen using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off) or zoom in on the subject. CThe Flash LampThe flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. •On: Flash will fire when picture is taken. •Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. •Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. If remaining battery level is low after using the flash to shoot, the monitor will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash has finished charging. CThe Flash Mode SettingThe default setting is U (except for some modes in scene mode). When flash mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default flash setting for all modes. CRed-eye ReductionThe COOLPIX S600 is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash, to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera detects “red- eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button operates normally to take another picture. Note the following when using red-eye reduction: •Not recommended when shutter-release timing is essential. •Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. •In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected. Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
30 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A103) off when using a tripod. 1Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. 2Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10 s or 2 s and press k. 10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions (such as weddings) 2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus and exposure will be set. 4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second before the photograph is taken and remains lit until the shutter is released. The number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again. 2s 10s Self-timer F2.7F2.71/601/60F2.7 1/60 F2.7F2.71/601/60F2.7 1/60 99 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
31 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.). 1Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed. 2Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON and press k. 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 pressing k within a few seconds. 3Press g (i) or f (h) to frame the picture. The camera can focus at a distance of 3cm (1.2 in.) at the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glows green (the zoom indicator is positioned beforeK). CMacro Mode If macro mode is turned on in the scene modes below Autofocus mode (A87) will be set to Full- time AF. •Close-up (macro mode on) •Beach/snow •Museum •Copy In Full-time AF, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus. CThe Macro Mode Setting When macro mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off enables the default macro setting for all modes. Macro mode Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
32 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 o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. 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 between -2.0 and +2.0 EV. •If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 3The setting is applied. •The H icon is displayed in the monitor. CExposure Compensation Value When exposure compensation is adjusted in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off returns exposure compensation to 0.0. DUsing Exposure Compensation The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject. Exposure compensation 161616 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
33 High sensitivity Shooting Mode High sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in the High sensitivity Shooting Mode In high sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when 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 2000, depending upon the brightness of the subject. 1Enter high sensitivity shooting mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting B (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. 2Frame the subject and shoot. The camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera. BNotes on High sensitivity Shooting Mode •This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A103) Off when using a tripod. •Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy. •Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places. DOptions that can be used in High sensitivity Shooting Settings can be changed for Flash mode (A28), Self-timer (A30), Macro mode (A31) and Exposure Compensation (A32). Pressing the d button in high sensitivity shooting mode allows you to change the settings for all options in shooting menu (except ISO sensitivity) (A74). High sensitivity F2.7F2.71/601/601/60 F2.7 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
34 Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. Setting the Scene Mode 1Enter scene mode by pressing e in shooting mode, selecting C(use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing k. 2Press d to display the scene menu screen, choose the desired scene and press k. 3Frame the subject and shoot. DImage Mode A Image mode (A76) can be set in the Scene menu. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes (except for movie menu). s Active childe Night portraitiDusk/dawnnCopy b Portraitf Party/indoorjNight landscapeoBack light c LandscapegBeach/snowkClose-up d SportshSunsetlMuseum Scene ExitBeach/snow Party/indoor Sunset Dusk/dawn Night landscape Scene menu F2.7F2.71/601/60F2.7 1/60 Scene menu Close-up Museum Copy Back light Image mode Exit Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
35 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Features * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. CIcons Used for DescriptionsThe following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A28); n, self-timer (A30); p, macro mode (A31); o, exposure compensation (A32); h, AF-assist illumination (A104). CScene Mode SettingsAdjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, macro mode setting, and exposure compensation value are cancelled and these settings return to their default scene values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. s Active child Use when shooting moving subjects such as children or animals. See "Taking pictures for a Moving Subject" (A40) for details. •Digital zoom is not available. mW*nOffpOffo0.0*hAuto* b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. •Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See “Face Priority” (A86) for more information.•If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera. • If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen.•Digital zoom is not available. mV*nOff*pOffo0.0*hAuto* c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. •Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator 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. mWnOff*pOffo0.0*hOff Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
36 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene * Other settings can be selected. 1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected. 1Slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected.O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A103) off when using a tripod. 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. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. •While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to i Normal (3648). Shooting will end when the shutter-release button is released or when 10 pictures are taken continuously. •The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used. mWnOffpOffo0.0*hOff e Night portraitO Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • Focus will be set on people's faces if it recognizes people's faces (front view). See, “Face Priority” (A86) for more information.•If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera. •If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen. •Digital zoom is not available. mV1nOff2pOffo0.02hAuto2 f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. •Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. •Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. Use of a tripod is recommended when shooting in darkly-lit places. Turn Vibration reduction (A103) off when using a tripod. mV1nOff2pOffo0.02hAuto2 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
37 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A103) off when using a tripod. g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. •Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. mU*nOff*pOff*o0.0*hAuto* h SunsetO Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator 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. mWnOff*pOffo0.0*hOff i Dusk/dawnO Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. •Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator 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. mWnOff*pOffo0.0*hOff Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
38 Shooting in the Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (19.7 in.) O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A103) off when using a tripod. j Night landscapeO Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. •Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area indicator 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. mWnOff*pOffo0.0*hOff k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A31) will be changed to ON and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position. •The camera can focus at distances as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) when the F glows green. (zoom position is before the G) The closest possible shooting position may vary according to the zoom position. •AF area mode is set to Manual (A84). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area. • While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. •Digital zoom is not available.•As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A103) setting and hold the camera steadily. mW*nOff*pOno0.0*hAuto* Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals