Nikon Coolpix S8200 Users Manual

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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
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...