Nikon Coolpix S6000 User Manual
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49 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) More on Shooting Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted functionSettingDescriptions Flash modeContinuous (A42)When Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, flash is disabled. Image modeContinuous (A42)When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). When Sport continuous is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at M2048 × 1536. White balanceColor options (A44)When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto. MeteringDigital zoom (A131)When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is fixed at Center-weighted. ContinuousSelf-timer (A32) Fixed at Single when using self-timer. ISO sensitivityContinuous (A42)When Multi-shot 16 or Sport continuous is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness. AF area modeDigital zoom (A131)When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Autofocus modeAF area mode (A45)When using Face priority, Autofocus mode is fixed at Single AF. Motion detectionContinuous (A42)When Multi-shot 16 or Sport continuous is selected, Motion detection is not enabled. ISO sensitivity (A43)When the sensitivity is locked at the specified value, Motion detection is disabled. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
50 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) More on Shooting CMore Information See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A131) for more information. Blink warningContinuous (A42)When Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16, or Sport continuous is selected, Blink warning is disabled. Digital zoomContinuous (A42)When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available. Restricted functionSettingDescriptions Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
51 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 use the rotary multi selector to select the scene mode icon. The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector) (A52). 2Press the rotary multi selector 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 54. 3Frame the subject and take a picture. CImage Mode The Image mode setting (A37) can be changed by pressing the d button in scene mode. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes. xScene auto selectorbPortraitcLandscapeeNight portrait fParty/indoorgBeach/snowhSunsetiDusk/dawn jNight landscapekClose-upuFoodlMuseum mFireworks shownCopyoBacklightpPanorama assist Scene auto selector Beach/snow F3.7F3.71/2501/250 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
52 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 rotary multi selector to select x (Scene auto selector) scene mode (A51). The camera enters scene auto selector scene 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 (A54) •Landscape (A54)•Night portrait (A55) •Night landscape (A56)•Close-up (A57) •Backlight (A59) d: Autoe: Portrait f: Landscapeh: Night portrait g: Night landscapei: Close-up j: Backlight Scene auto selector 88 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
53 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 (A51). CFocusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode •When the camera recognizes a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that face. See “Face Priority” (A47) for more information. •When the shooting mode indicator d or i (close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera as same as when Auto is selected for AF area mode (A45). 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 selects 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. •The self-timer (A32) and exposure compensation (A34) settings can be adjusted. •The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector (A9, 33) is disabled. •The Image mode setting (A37) can be changed by pressing the d button in scene auto selector scene mode. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
54 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)” (A52) 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. Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. •The camera recognizes and focuses on a human face. See “Face Priority” (A47) for more information. •If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera. •The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before recording pictures (A64). •If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. •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 (A131) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
55 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Default setting can be modified. 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. 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” (A47) for more information. •If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face closest to the camera. •The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before recording pictures (A64). •If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. •Digital zoom is not available. mV1nOff2pOffo0.02 f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. •The 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. Set Vibration reduction (A129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. mV1nOff2pOffo0.02 g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. •The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. mU*nOff*pOff*o0.0* 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. * Default setting can be modified. Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •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 (A131) does not light. mWnOff*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 (A131) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* 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 (A131) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* O O O Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
57 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * 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.). 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 on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to the lens when the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G, and F and the zoom indicator glow green. When the zoom indicator is aligned with G, the camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.). •AF area mode is set to Manual (A45). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k button and then rotate the rotary multi selector, or press 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. •The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. •As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A129) is enabled and hold the camera steadily. mW*nOff*pOno0.0* 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. Set Vibration reduction (A129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 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 on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) to the lens when the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G, and F and the zoom indicator glow green. When the zoom indicator is aligned with G, the camera can focus at a distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.). •Hue can be adjusted in the range of the slider displayed at left in the monitor. Press the rotary 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 (A45). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k button and then rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K, to select a different focus area. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Hue 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, be sure that Vibration reduction (A129) is enabled and 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 the subject at the center of the frame. •BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A42). •As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A129) is enabled and hold the camera steadily. •AF-assist illuminator (A131) does not light. mWnOff*pOff*o0.0* 88 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals