Nikon Coolpix S7 User Manual

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Step 2 Frame a Picture
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Electronic VR
Electronic VR (c106) will be enabled in L (auto)
mode according to shooting conditions and may be
applied to blurred pictures when they are recorded
(L is displayed in the monitor when shooting).
Electronic VR can be set to [Off] in the [Electronic
VR] option of the shooting menu (c96).
• [Electronic VR] is enabled in [Night portrait] and
[Party/indoor] scene modes. Note that in these scene modes, [Electronic
VR] cannot be...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1Press the shutter-release button halfway.
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of
the frame.
When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator
(p) is green.
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indica-
tor blinks red. Change the composition and try again.
2Press the shutter-release button the rest
of the way down.
The picture will be recorded to the memory card or
internal memory.
The flash may fire or the AF-assist...

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
jDuring Recording
While pictures are being recorded, the y (wait) icon will be displayed, and the O (recording
to memory card) or M (recording to internal memory) icon will blink. Do not turn the camera
off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are
displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in
loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
lFocus...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Full-Frame Playback
Press o.
The last picture taken will be displayed.
Use the rotary multi selector to view additional pictures.
Rotate quickly to scroll rapidly to the desired picture.
Pictures taken in “tall” orientation will be rotated auto-
matically (c124). The rotating direction can be
changed (c112).
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while
being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Press o...

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
kFull-Frame Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
Quick Playback Zoom
Pressing the zoom control to v (k) during full-frame playback
zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture
displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom) (c53).
Press d to return to full-frame playback. 
In Quick Playback Zoom, even pictures displayed in “tall” ori-
entation will be displayed in...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Using the Flash
The flash has a range of 0.3–7.5 m (1 ft.–24 ft.) when the camera is zoomed
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3–4 m
(1 ft.–13 ft.). The following flash modes are available:
1Press J (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose
the desired flash mode and press d.
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at
the top of the monitor.
When [Monitor settings] (c120) is...

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
jThe B (Off) Indicator
Note the following when lighting is poor and the flash is off (B).
• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (recommended).
•The W is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur
caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures taken when W is displayed may be slightly mottled.
jNote on Using the Flash
When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust...

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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, mount the camera on a tripod (recom-
mended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.
1Press H (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose
[10s] or [3s] and press d.
[10s] (10 seconds): suited  for  important  occasions
(such as weddings)
[3s] (3 seconds): suited for...

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of pictures 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 close-up menu is displayed.
2Use the rotary multi selector to choose
[ON] and press d.
The macro close-up mode icon (F) is displayed.
The monitor will return to the normal display for the
current mode if the setting is not...

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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
High-sensitivity shooting mode offers the following features:
• A higher sensitivity is set and the shutter speed will be faster than in L
(auto) mode.
• Camera shake or blurred subjects will be avoided even in poorly-lit rooms,
in sunset, or in night view scenes.
• This mode is suited for shooting in dark places compared...