Nikon Coolpix S7 User Manual

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
Enter L (auto) or high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing D in shooting
mode, selecting the L (auto) or K (high-sensitivity), and then pressing d.
Press m to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu.
• Use the rotary multi selector (c12) to choose and apply settings.
• To exit the shooting or high-sensitivity menu, press m.
Z Image Mode
Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as
image files. The size of the files, and with it the
number of images that can be recorded, depends
on the size and quality of the images. Before shoot-
ing, choose an image mode according to how you
plan to use the picture.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and
playback modes (c8, 9).
OptionsSize (pixels)Description
FHigh(3072A)3,072 × 2,304Highest quality, suitable for enlarge-
ments or high-quality prints. The com-
pression ratio is approximately 1/4.
ENormal(3072)3,072 × 2,304 Best choice in most situations. The com-
pression ratio is approximately 1/8.
dNormal(2592)2,592 × 1,944
eNormal(2048)2,048 × 1,536Smaller size allows more pictures to be 
stored. The compression ratio is approxi-
mately 1/8.
hPC screen(1024)1,024 × 768Suited to display on computer monitor. 
The compression ratio is approximately 
1/8.
iTV screen(640)640 × 480Suited to full-screen display on a television 
or distribution by e-mail or the web. The 
compression ratio is approximately 1/8.
Shooting
B
Shooting menu
Exit Image mode
White balance
Exp. +/-
Continuous
BSS
Image mode
ExitHigh(3072   )
Normal(3072)
Normal(2592)
Normal(2048)
PC screen(1024)
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kImage Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on
a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. Note that the number of pic-
tures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (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.
* All figures are approximate. If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more,
the number of exposure remaining display shows [9999].
lImage Mode
The image mode setting can also be applied from the scene, anti-shake, and one-touch por-
trait menus. Changes made to the image mode setting from any of the three menus apply to
all shooting modes.
SettingInternal mem-
ory (14 MB)256 MB mem-
ory cardPrint size (printed 
at 300 dpi; cm/in.)
FHigh(3072A)47026 × 19.5 cm / 
10.4×7.8 in.
ENormal(3072)8 14026 × 19.5 cm / 
10.4×7.8 in.
dNormal(2592)11 19022 × 16.5 cm / 
8.8×6.6 in.
eNormal(2048)17 30017 × 13 cm / 
6.8×5.2 in.
hPC screen(1024)59 1,0409 × 7 cm / 
3.6×2.8 in.
iTV screen(640)112 1,9605 × 4 cm / 
2×1.6 in.
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d White Balance
Adjust white balance based on the light source to
give pictures the most realistic colors possible.
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.
At settings other than [Auto], the icon for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor (c8).
jFlash Mode
At white-balance settings other than [Auto] or [Flash], turn the flash off (B) (c32).
eAuto
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in 
most situations.
fWhite bal. preset
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual 
lighting conditions. See the next page for more information.
gDaylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
hIncandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
iFluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
jCloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
lFlash
Use with the flash.
White balance
ExitAuto
Daylight
DaylightIncandescentIncandescentFluorescentFluorescent
White bal. presetWhite bal. presetDaylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent White bal. preset
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f Preset White Balance
Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light
sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a
lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken 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
[White bal. preset] in the white balance
menu, and press d.
The camera zooms in.
3Choose [Measure].
To apply the most recently measured value for preset
white balance, choose [Cancel] and press d.
4Frame the reference object.
5Press d.
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set.
No pictures are recorded.
kNote on Preset White Balance
Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when d is pressed in step 5. There-
fore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset white balance for when the flash is used.
White balance
ExitAutoAuto
DaylightDaylight
Auto
Daylight
Incandescent
IncandescentFluorescentFluorescent
White bal. preset
Incandescent
Fluorescent
White bal. preset
ExitMeasureCancel
White bal. preset
ExitMeasureCancel
Reference object frame
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I Exp. +/–
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure
from the value selected by the camera. Choose
from values between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in incre-
ments of 
1/3 EV. Negative values produce darker
pictures, positive values brighter pictures.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor (c8).
Exp. +/-
Exit0.3
0
0.3
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q Continuous
Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,
photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably,
or capture motion in a series of pictures. Focus,
exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values
for the first picture in each series.
At settings other than [Single], the indicator for the current setting is dis-
played in the monitor (c8).
rSingle
One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
qContinuous
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter-release button is pressed. 
When the image mode is E Normal(3072), camera takes 7 shots at about 1.4 
frames per second.
wMulti-shot 16
Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 
16 shots at about 1.6 frames per second and arrange 
them in a single picture d Normal(2592) pixels as shown 
at right.
zIntvl timer shooting
Camera takes pictures automatically at specified interval (up to 1,800 frames).
Continuous
ExitSingle
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Intvl timer shooting
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z Interval Timer Photography
Pictures are taken automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals
between 30 seconds and 60 minutes. To prevent the camera from turning
off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.
1Use the rotary multi selector to choose
[Intvl timer shooting] in the continuous
menu, and press d.
2Choose interval between shots and press
d.
3Press m.
The camera returns to shooting mode.
4Press the shutter-release button fully to
start recording.
Monitor turns off and indicator lamp blinks green
between shots.
The monitor turns on automatically right before the
next shot is taken.
5Press the shutter-release button fully a second time to end
recording.
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes
full, or after 1,800 pictures are taken.
Continuous
ExitSingle
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Intvl timer shooting
Set interval time
30s
1m
5m
10m
30m
Exit
8 8
M
MM
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A Best Shot Selector (BSS)
The “best shot selector” is recommended from situ-
ations in which inadvertent camera movement can
result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the
image are prone to under- or overexposure.
At [On] and [Exposure BSS] settings, the flash auto-
matically turns off and focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are
determined by the first picture in each series.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (c8).
jNote on Best Shot Selector
BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes
while the shutter-release button is fully pressed.
AOn
Recommended for taking pictures in poorly lit places, or in other situations 
where camera shake may occur. Camera takes shots while shutter-release but-
ton is pressed, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the 
sharpest picture (picture with highest level of detail) is saved.
BOff
Only one picture is taken.
wExposure BSS
Recommended for high-contrast subjects, when it is diffi-
cult to set exposure correctly.
[Highlight BSS]:  picture with smallest area of 
overexposure is selected.
[Shadow BSS]:  picture with smallest area of underexposure is selected.
[Histogram BSS]:  of pictures with least under- and over-exposure, camera 
chooses picture with overall exposure closest to optimum.
Camera takes five shots each time shutter-release button is pressed, but only 
the picture that best meets the selected criterion is saved.
BSS
ExitOn
Off
Exposure BSS
Exposure BSS
Highlight BSS
Shadow BSS
Histogram BSS
Exit
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W ISO 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 concen-
trated in dark parts of the image.
[Auto] is equivalent to ISO 50 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor
and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maxi-
mum of ISO 800 equivalent. Choose from values between ISO 50 and 1600
equivalent.
At settings other than [Auto], the current setting is displayed in the monitor
(c8). If [Auto] is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 50 equiv-
alent, the W icon will be displayed (c33).
d Color Options
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in mono-
chrome.
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At set-
tings other than [Standard color], the icon for the current setting is displayed
in the monitor (c8).
eStandard color
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.
CVivid color
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.
DBlack-and-white
Record pictures in black-and-white.
BSepia
Record pictures in sepia tones.
ACyanotype
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.
ISO sensitivity
Auto
50
100
200
400
Exit
Color options
ExitStandard color
Black-and-white
Black-and-whiteSepiaSepiaCyanotypeCyanotype
Vivid colorVivid colorBlack-and-white
Sepia
Cyanotype Vivid color
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k AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine where the camera
focuses.
c Electronic VR
When set to [Auto], the affects of camera shake
and blurred subjects are reduced while pictures are
taken under the following conditions: 
• Flash mode is set to B or D 
• Shutter speed is slow 
• [Single] is selected in the continuous shooting menu
At settings other than [Off], the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor (c8).
jNotes on Electronic VR
• The electronic VR may not work properly immediately after the camera is turned on or reac-
tivated from standby mode.
• The electronic VR does not work when the exposure time is faster than a certain value.
• The electronic VR is less effective for when pictures are considerably blurred.
• Blurred subjects cannot be compensated.
nCenter
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Center focus area is used.
mManual
Press the rotary multi selector GHIJ to select from 99 focus areas in the 
frame. Pictures can be taken while focus area selection screen is displayed.
To end focus area selection and adjust the flash, macro close-up, and self-
timer settings, press d. Press J to change selection.
AF area mode
ExitCenter
Manual
L
LcElectronic VR
ExitAuto
Off
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