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 set to [Off].
• [Electronic VR] can also be applied to pictures taken during playback
(c57).
lHigh-sensitivity Shooting Mode
With high-sensitivity shooting mode (c36), a higher sensitivity is set and the shutter speed is
faster than in L (auto) mode, reducing blurred pictures resulting from subject movement.
This mode is also suited for reducing the effects of camera shake when taking pictures in dark
places.
lAnti-shake Mode
When anti-shake mode (c49) is used, [Electronic VR] (c106) and [BSS] (best shot selector)
(c104) are enabled to reduce effects of camera shake and blurred subjects, producing clear
images. With BSS enabled, the camera takes shots to a maximum of ten, they are compared,
and the sharpest picture (picture with the highest level of detail) is saved. A higher sensitivity
is set, and the shutter speed will be faster than in L (auto) mode. 
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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 illuminator may
light if the subject is poorly lit.
lShutter-Release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure,
press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and
exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the
shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera
shake and blurred pictures.
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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 Lock
To focus on off-center subjects when [Center] is selected for [AF area mode] (c106), use
focus lock as described below. Focus lock is also effective to situations where focusing is diffi-
cult.*
1Position the subject in the center of the frame.
2Press the shutter-release button halfway.
• Confirm that the focus indicator (p) is green.
3Continue holding down the shutter-release button
halfway and recompose the picture.
• Be sure that the distance between the camera and
the subject does not change.
4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way
down.
* Focus lock is recommended in the following situations, where auto focus may not produce
the desired results:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind the
subject and is in deep shadow)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g., when the subject is standing in
front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage)
• Subject is moving rapidly
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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 again to switch to shooting mode.
Deleting Pictures
1Press T to delete the picture currently
displayed in the monitor.
2Use the rotary multi selector to select
[Yes] and press d.
To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No] and
press d.
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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 “wide” orientation.
kViewing Pictures
•When the camera is off, pressing o for one second will turn the camera on in playback mode.• Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
kDeleting the Last Picture Taken
In shooting mode, press T to delete the last picture taken. The
confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed. Use the
rotary multi selector to choose [Yes] and press d.
• To exit without deleting the picture, choose [No] and press
d.
OptionPressDescriptionc
Playback zoomZoom con-
trol to v (k)Enlarge view of picture currently 
displayed in monitor up to about 
10×.53
View thumbnailsZoom con-
trol to t 
(j)Display four, nine, sixteen or 
twenty-five picture thumbnails.52
Record/play voice 
memoRecord or play back voice memos 
up to 20 seconds in length.59
D-Lightingi (m)Enhance brightness and contrast 
in dark portions of pictures.56
Electronic VRdPress d while displaying a pic-
ture to compensate a blurred 
image.57
Play back moviesdPress d while displaying a movie 
to play back movies.76
View playback menumDisplay the playback menu. 108
View playback mode 
menuDDisplay the playback mode-selec-
tion menu.10
Switch to shooting 
modeoSwitch to the shooting mode 
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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 set to [Auto info],
the icon for the selected flash mode is only displayed
for five seconds after the setting is applied. When set
to [Show info], the z icon will only be displayed for
five seconds after the setting is applied. All other
icons will remain displayed.
The flash mode applied in L (auto) mode and high-
sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the camera’s
memory even after the camera is turned off.
If a setting is not applied by pressing d within five
seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
zAuto (default for L (auto) mode)
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
AAuto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (c33).
BOff
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
JFill flash
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows 
and back-lit subjects.
DSlow sync
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture back-
ground at night or under dim light.
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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 particles in the air
may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to B (Off) or
zoom in on the subject.
kThe AF-assist Illuminator
If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a maximum range of about
1.9 m/6 ft. 2 in. (t) to 1.1 m/3 ft. 6 in. (v). The AF-assist illuminator can be turned off man-
ually (c123), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.
kThe Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway.
•On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.
•Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and
try again.
•Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
kRed-Eye Reduction
The COOLPIX S7c is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system. Pre-flashes are
fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye.” If the camera
detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the
image as it is recorded. Therefore, there is a slight delay before the shutter-release button
operates normally to take another picture. 
• Not recommended for when shutter-release timing is essential.
• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.
• In some rare cases, other portions of pictures may be affected.
Use flash modes other than auto with red-eye reduction in above cases.
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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 preventing camera shake
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing d within five seconds, the selection will be
cancelled.
3Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
4Press the shutter-release button
fully.
The self-timer starts and the self-timer lamp
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one sec-
ond before the photograph is taken and
remains lit until the shutter is released.
The number of seconds remaining before
the shutter is released is displayed in the
monitor.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken,
press the shutter-release button again.
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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 applied by pressing
d within five seconds.
3Press the zoom control to v (k) or to t
(j) to frame the picture.
The camera can focus at distances as close as 4 cm
(1.6 in.). Zoom is available when F (F) is green.
4Press the shutter-release button fully.
The macro close-up mode applied in L (auto) mode
is stored in the camera’s memory even after the cam-
era is turned off.
kMacro Close-up Mode
In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release
button is not pressed halfway.
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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 with shooting in
anti-shake mode (c49).
1Enter high-sensitivity shooting
mode by pressing D in shoot-
ing mode, selecting K (use the
rotary multi selector), and then
pressing d.
2Frame the subject and take the
picture.
jNotes on High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
• This mode reduces effects of camera shake or blurred subjects even in dark places; use of a
tripod is recommended when the shutter speed is low.
• Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.
• Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.
lMenus for High-sensitivity Shooting
Press m in high-sensitivity shooting mode to display the high-sensitivity menu. The same
menu items can be set as in the shooting menu (c96) for L (auto) mode. [ISO sensitivity]
and [Electronic VR] are not available in high-sensitivity shooting mode.
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