Nikon Coolpix S7 User Manual

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Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
Assist Modes and Scene Modes
The camera offers a choice of fifteen “scene”
options. Camera settings are automatically opti-
mized for the selected subject type.
Assist Modes (Four Options)
The following modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots.
Scene Modes (Eleven Options)
The following modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular
subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing...

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Assist Modes
Compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor.
Taking Pictures in Assist Modes
1Enter scene mode by pressing D
in shooting mode, selecting n
(use the rotary multi selector), and
then pressing d.
2Press m to display the scene menu.
3Choose an assist mode and press d.
The framing assist menu is displayed.
4Choose the appropriate composition and
press d.
5Position the subject in the fram-...

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Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
B Portrait Assist
Use this mode for portraits in which the main sub-
ject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit
smooth, natural-looking skin tones.
1Other settings can be selected.2AF-assist illumination is automatically enabled for [Portrait].
ku (AF-Assist Illumination)
u stands for the AF-assist illumination, which has two options; [Auto] and [Off] (c123).
Even when set to [Auto], the u indicator will...

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E Landscape Assist
Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and
portraits featuring a landmark in the background.
1Flash is set to z for [Group left] and [Group right]. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected.
lFocusing at Infinity
The focus indicator (c28) is always green when the shutter-release button is pressed half-
way when [Landscape], [Scenic view], or [Architecture] is...

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P Sports Assist
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze
the action in a single shot or record motion in a
series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed.
lSports Assist
When [Sports] or [Sport composite] is selected in sports assist mode, the camera focuses con-
tinuously on the center of the frame, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed
halfway.
PSports
Pictures are taken continuously...

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D Night Portrait Assist
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance
between the main subject and background lighting
in portraits taken at night. This mode offers the
same assist options as portrait assist mode (c39).
• Electronic VR will be applied when shooting at
slow shutter speeds (c106).
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected.3AF-assist illumination is automatically...

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Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
Scene Modes
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
1Enter scene mode by pressing
D in shooting mode, selecting
n (use the rotary multi selec-
tor), and then pressing d.
2Press m.
3Choose a scene mode and press d.
Three pages of scene modes are available, beginning
with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Panorama
assist].
4Frame the subject and take the
picture.
Scene
H
I
J
GScene menu
ExitBeach/snow
Sunset
Dusk/dawn
Night landscape
Close...

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Features
1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected.
1Other settings can be selected.
1Other settings can be selected.
1Other settings can be selected.
C Party/indoor
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor back-
ground lighting.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
•
Hold the camera steadily to prevent camera shake in dark...

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1Other settings can be selected.
1Other settings can be selected.
1Other settings can be selected.
Q: Use of a tripod is recommended.
R: Noise reduction may be automatically applied as pictures taken are
recorded; results in increased recording times.
G Night landscapeQR
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night land-
scapes. 
• Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c28) always 
lights; however,...

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Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
1Other settings can be selected.
1Other settings can be selected.
K Fireworks showQ
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of 
light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The AF indicator (c28) always 
lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while 
the camera focuses at infinity.
• [Exp +/-] cannot be applied.
CBHOffFOffuOff
O Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or...