Nikon Coolpix S80 User Manual

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G (Easy Auto) Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when pointing the 
camera at a subject.
Focusing in Easy Auto Mode
When G or i is displayed, the camera 
automatically selects one or more of the nine 
focus areas containing the subject closest to 
the camera.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to 
activate the focus area. When the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway, the focus 
area (up to nine areas) selected by...

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CMotion Detection
In G (easy auto) mode or A (auto) mode, when the camera detects subject movement or camera 
shake, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are increased to reduce blurring. In this case, the shutter 
speed indicator will turn green.
•Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and 
camera shake in some situations.
•Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark....

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Shooting in A (Auto) Mode
Shooting settings such as flash mode and macro mode can be made. The 
Continuous setting or the Subject tracking option, with which the active focus 
area moves to track the selected subject, can also be made or applied.
1Tap the shooting mode icon in 
shooting mode.
The shooting mode selection menu is 
displayed.
2Tap A.
The camera enters A (auto) mode.
3Tap the left or bottom tab to display 
the setting controls (A12), and 
check or adjust the settings.
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4Frame the subject and take a 
picture.
When the camera detects a face, a 
yellow double border (focus area) is 
displayed around that face. When 
the shutter-release button is pressed 
halfway, the camera focuses on that 
face framed by a double border (A26, 49).
When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no 
face is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas 
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode Setting
In A (auto) mode, the camera settings indicated below can be adjusted by 
tapping the tabs to display the setting controls.
•Each icon also indicates the current setting.
•Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.
•To hide the setting controls, tap the tab again.
* The settings applied in A (auto) mode are stored in the camera’s memory even after the 
camera is turned off.
CCamera Settings That cannot be Applied...

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p Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 7 cm (2.8 in.). Note 
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
1Tap o.
2Tap j or k and frame the picture.
The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to the 
zoom position. The camera can focus at a closer distance when F 
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s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
In A (auto) mode (A51), the touch shooting setting can be changed from 
Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. Use this option to take 
pictures of moving subjects. Tap the subject on which the camera will focus. The 
focus area will automatically move to track the subject.
1Tap s (subject tracking).
s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A 
(auto) mode.
2Register a subject.
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3Press the shutter-release button to 
take a picture.
The camera focuses on the focus area when 
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 
The focus area will glow green and focus will 
be locked.
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus 
area will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus.
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the 
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E ISO Sensitivity
Raising the ISO sensitivity reduces the amount of light needed to make an 
exposure, allowing pictures to be taken in low light conditions. A higher sensitivity 
also allows for faster shutter speeds, reducing blur caused by subject movement 
or camera shake.
•High ISO sensitivity settings are useful when taking pictures in dim lighting, 
when shooting without a flash, or when using the telephoto setting, but they 
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V Continuous
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).
BNotes on Continuous Shooting
•When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and 
white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.
•The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode 
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
•There are functions with...