Nikon Coolpix S630 User Manual
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99 Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of auto mode and the high sensitivity menu of high sensitivity mode contain the following options. 1The Image mode setting is also available from other shooting mode (except the movie mode). 2 This setting cannot be set in the high sensitivity mode. Displaying the Shooting Menu Change the camera mode to A (auto) or B (high sensitivity) mode ( A22, 50). Press the d button to display the shooting menu or the high sensitivity menu. • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A10). • Press the d button to exit the shooting menu or the high sensitivity menu. BFunctions that Cannot be Applied SimultaneouslySome functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others ( A114). AImage mode1A 100 Choose the image mode (a combination of the image size and image quality (compression)) to be used when recording. BWhite balanceA 102 Match white balance to the light source. GMeteringA 104 Choose how the camera meters exposure. CContinuousA 105 Change settings for Continuous and BSS (Best Shot Selector). EISO sensitivity2A 108 Control the camera’s sensitivity to light. FColor optionsA 109 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. GAF area modeA 110 Choose where the camera focuses. IAutofocus modeA 113 Choose how the camera focuses. 161 616 Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity Exit Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
100 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus AImage Mode Choose an image mode, which is the comb ination of image size and image quality (compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes ( A6, 7). CImage Mode settings for Sport Continuous mode and High Sensitivity mode •The image mode setting for sport continuous mode ( A48) and high sensitivity mode ( A50) can be chosen from MNormal (2048) (default setting), NPC screen (1024) , O TV screen (640) or m 16:9 (1920) (Image size 1,920 ×1,080, compression ratio is approximately 1:8). • The image mode setting for sport continuous mode and high sensitivity mode is saved and unaffected by image mode settings for other shooting modes. Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Image modeImage size (pixels)Description H High (4000 P) 4,000×3,000 Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4. I Normal (4000) (default setting) 4,000×3,000 The best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. R Normal (3264) 3,264×2,448 L Normal (2592) 2,592×1,944 M Normal (2048) 2,048×1,536Smaller size allows more pictures to be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. N PC screen (1024) 1,024×768Suited to display on computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. O TV screen (640) 640×480Suited to full-screen display on a television or distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. p 16:9 (3968) 3,968×2,232Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
101 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus CNumber of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the image (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. 1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999”. 2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, even with the same image size setting, images printed at higher resolutions will print smal ler than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated. Setting Internal memory (approx. 44 MB)Memory card1 (512 MB)Print size2 (cm/in.) H High (4000 P) 7 85 34 × 25/13 × 10 I Normal (4000)15 165 34 × 25/13 × 10 R Normal (3264)22 250 28 × 21/11 × 8 LNormal (2592)35 390 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5 MNormal (2048)55 615 17 × 13/7 × 5 N PC screen (1024)188 2,105 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5 OTV screen (640)353 3,945 5 × 4/2 × 1.5 p16:9 (3968)20 225 34 x 19/13 x 7.5 m16:9 (1920)80 900 16 × 9/6.5 × 3.5 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
102 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus BWhite 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 wh ite whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent ligh ting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the human eye 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 shooting. 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 settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor ( A6). BFlash Mode At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash , turn the flash off ( W) (A 30). Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M B White balance aAuto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. Can be used in most situations. bPreset manual Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions, see “Preset Manual” ( A103) for details. cDaylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. dIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting. eFluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. fCloudy Use when shooting under overcast skies. gFlash Use with the flash. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
103 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Preset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot 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 b Preset manual in the white balance menu, and press the k button. •The camera zooms in. 3Choose Measure . •To use the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose Cancel and press the k button. The most recently measured value will be set for White Balance. 4Frame the reference object. 5Press the k button to measure the white balance value. •The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set. • No images are recorded. CNote on Preset Manual Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when the k button is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used. White balanceAutoA uto A utoAuto Preset manual Daylight D aylig ht D aylig htDaylight IncandescentIn ca ndesce nt I n ca ndesce ntIncandescent FluorescentF lu ore sce nt F lu ore sce ntFluorescent Exit Preset manual Cancel Measure Exit Preset manual Cancel MeasureExit Reference object frame Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
104 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus GMetering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as Metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. BNote on Metering When digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted , and the metered area is not displayed in the monitor. DMetering Area The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for Metering . Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M G Metering GMatrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. qCenter-weighted C a m e r a m e t e r s e n t i re f r a m e b u t a s s i gn s gr e a t e s t we i gh t t o s u b j e c t i n c e n te r o f f r a m e. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock (A 111) to meter off-center subjects. 151515 Active metering area Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
105 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus CContinuous Change settings for Continuous and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Flash will be switched off when Continuous, BSS , or Multi-shot 16 is selected. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first image in each series. At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor ( A6). BNote on Continuous Shooting The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode and the type of memory card used. Set to A / B M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous USingle (default setting) One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed. VContinuous While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 4 pictures are taken at a rate of about 1.2 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to INormal (4000). jBSS BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures. The camera takes up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest image (image with the most detail) in the series is automatically selected and saved. WMulti-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, 16 pictures are taken at about 7.3 frames per second and the camera arranges them in a single picture. Image mode is fixed at LNormal (2592) for auto mode, and M Normal (2048) for high sensitivity mode. • Digital zoom is not available. • The setting for ISO sensitivity (A 108) will be changed automatically according to the brightness. XIntvl timer shooting Camera takes images automatically at specified intervals ( A106). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
106 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus BNote on Best Shot Selector BSS is best suited for shooting stationary subjects. However, 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. BNote on Multi-shot 16 If bright objects such as the sun or electric lights are captured when shooting with the Multi-shot 16 option, vertical streaks of light may appear in the recorded images. We recommend that youavoid capturing bright objects when shoot ing with the Multi-shot 16 option. Interval Timer ShootingImages are shot automatically at specified intervals. Choose from 30 s, 1 min , 5 min , or 10 min . 1Use the rotary multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the continuous mode menu and press the k button. 2Choose the interval taken between each shot and press the k button. •The maximum amount of frames that can be taken during Interval Timer Shooting differs according to the interval taken between each shot. -30 s : 600 images - 1 min : 300 images - 5 min : 60 images - 10 min : 30 images 3Press the d button. •The camera returns to shooting mode. 4Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shot the first picture and initiate interval timer shooting. •Monitor turns off and the power-on lamp blinks between shots. • The monitor turns back on automatically right before the next image is shot. Single Continuous Continuous BSS Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit Set interval time30 s1 min 5 min 10 min Exit 151 515 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
107 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 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 the maximum amount of frames have been recorded. BNotes on Interval Timer Shooting • To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery. • Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge this camera using home electronic outlets. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. DMore Information See “File and Folder Names” ( A143) for more information. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
108 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus EISO 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 concentrated in dark parts of the image. At settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor ( A6). If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 64, the E icon will be displayed ( A31). If Fixed range auto is selected, U + the maximum value for ISO sensitivity will be displayed. BNotes on ISO 3200 and 6400 • When 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO sensitivity , the image mode mark on the screen will be displayed in red during shooting. • When 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO sensitivity , Image mode cannot be set to HHigh (4000 P) , I Normal (4000) , R Normal (3264) , L Normal (2592) and p16:9 (3968) . At these image mode settings, selecting 3200 or 6400 for ISO sensitivity automatically switches the Image mode setting to MNormal (2048) . When any option other than 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO sensitivity , the original Image mode setting is restored. Set to A (Auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is ISO 64 in bright places; in da rk places the camera automatically raises sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800. Fixed range auto Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 64-200 (default setting), or ISO 64-400. The camera will not raise sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images. 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 ISO Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value. •When ISO sensitivity is locked, Motion detection (A 132) does not function even when Auto is selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals