Nikon Coolpix S8200 User Manual
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55 Shooting Features Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector When shooting, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used to set the following features. Available Features The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. •See “Default Settings” (A69) for information about each mode’s default settings. * Varies by the scene. See “Default Settings” (A69) for more information. Ax, y, j, W, OVu XFlash mode (A56)w *–w nSelf-timer (A59)w–w Smile timer (A61)w–– Pet portrait auto release (A43) – – – Smile timer continuous (A61) –w– pMacro mode (A64)www oCreative slider (o brightness (exposure compensation), Gvividness, Fhue) (A65)ww– Exposure compensation (A68) – –w X (flash mode) p (macro mode)o creative slider, exposure compensation n (self-timer), smile timer, pet portrait auto release, smile timer continuous Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Flash (Flash Mode) You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1Press the multi selector H(mflash mode). 2Use the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the k button. •See “Available Flash Modes” (A57). •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. •When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A94). 3Frame the subject and take a picture. •See “Raising and Lowering the Flash” (A58). •The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway. - On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. - Blinking: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures. - Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken. •If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save power while the flash is charging. Auto 840840 29m 0s29m 0s CEffective Range of the Flash When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5 to 5.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.0 to 3.0 m (3 ft 4 in. to 9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
57 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Flash Modes UAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. VAuto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash. WOff Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim. •We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. XFill flash Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. YSlow sync Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting. CThe Flash Mode Setting •The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Features” (A55) and “Default Settings” (A69) for more information. •Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A73). •The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. CRed-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix). If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the followings when shooting. •More time than usual is required to save images. •Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations. •In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, select another flash mode and try again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Raising and Lowering the Flash The camera automatically raises and lowers the flash. •Do not pull the flash up or push down on it. Raising the Flash When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will pop up if the conditions required for flash shooting are met. •When the flash fires automatically (U auto flash, V auto with red-eye reduction, or Y slow sync): If the subject is dimly lit during shooting, the flash automatically pops up when you press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera determines whether or not to pop up the flash based on the brightness of the subject and the settings used during shooting. •W (off): When the flash is lowered, the flash does not pop up even if the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. •X (fill flash): The flash automatically pops up when you press the shutter-release button halfway. Lowering the Flash To lower the flash, turn the camera off. •Be careful not to pinch fingers or other objects. •The flash cannot be lowered by pushing it down. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
59 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A94) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1Press the multi selector J(nself-timer). 2Use the multi selector to select 10s or 2s and press the k button. •10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. •2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake. •When a is selected, the camera uses face detection to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (A61). •When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed; when set to continuous shooting mode, a (smile timer continuous) is displayed (A43, 61). The self-timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used. •The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. •Focus and exposure will be set. Self-timer F3.3F 3.31/2501/250 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
60 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features 4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. •The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self- timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily. •When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to OFF. •To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again. F3.3F 3.31/2501/250 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
61 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Smile Timer, Smile Timer Continuous When the camera detects a person’s smile, it automatically releases the shutter; you do not need to press the shutter-release button. •Smile timer: Images are captured one at a time. This feature can be used when shooting mode (A24) is set to A (auto) mode or the Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A39). •Smile timer continuous: A continuous series of images is captured. This feature can be used when shooting mode (A24) is set to continuous shooting mode (A50). 1Press the multi selector J(nself-timer). •To adjust settings for creative slider, exposure compensation, or items in the shooting menu, adjust the settings before pressing n. 2Use the multi selector to select a(smile timer or smile timer continuous) and press the k button. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Smile timer Smile timer continuous Smile timer Smile timer continuous Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
62 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features 3Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile. •When the camera detects a human face, a double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When the camera has focused on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked. •Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders around the others. •When using smile timer: - If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released. - After the camera releases the shutter, it will continue to detect faces and smiles, and will release the shutter again if it detects a smiling face. - To end automatic shooting by smile detection, set the smile timer to OFF. •When using smile timer continuous: - The F icon is displayed in the shooting screen. - If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is automatically released and up to five images are captured at a rate of about 3 fps. - The camera will continue to detect faces and smiles until continuous shooting ends, and will capture images continuously again if it detects a smiling face. To finish, set the smile continuous timer to OFF. 840840 29m 0s29m 0s Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
63 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features BNotes About the Smile Timer, Smile Timer Continuous •Digital zoom cannot be used. •Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. •See “Notes About Face Detection” (A76) for more information. •This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions. See “Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously” (A73) for more information. CAuto Power Off When Using Smile Timer, Smile Timer Continuous The auto off function (A95) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed. •The camera does not detect any faces. •The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile. CWhen the Self-timer Lamp Blinks The self-timer lamp blinks slowly when the camera detects a face, and blinks quickly immediately after the shutter is released. CReleasing the Shutter Manually Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame when faces are not detected. CMore Information See “Autofocus” (A29) for more information. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
64 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects. 1Press the multi selector I(pmacro mode). 2Use the multi selector to select ON and press the k button. •The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3Rotate the zoom control to the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator glow green. •How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio. When the zoom is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When the zoom ratio is wider than G, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens. Macro mode BNotes About Using the FlashThe flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) from the camera. CAutofocusWhen using macro mode in A (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A38) in the shooting menu (A37) to Full-time AF. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on (except when using O (pet portrait)). You may hear the sound of the camera focusing. CThe Macro Mode Setting•Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Default Settings” (A69) for more information. •A(auto) mode and continuous shooting mode share the same macro mode setting. When using A(auto) mode or continuous shooting mode, the macro mode setting is saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals