Nikon Coolpix SQ User Manual
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41 Using the Flash 4More on Photography Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor. • If no operation is performed forabout two seconds, the selected mode is automatically set. Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permit- ting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by camera shake. An ISO icon will appear in the moni- tor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled. The (camera shake) icon When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), shut- ter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed is very slow, a (camera shake) icon will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is recommended. Flash range: Approx. 0.3* - 5.0 m/1 - 16.4 ft. (at wide zoom position) Approx. 0.3* - 3.7 m/1 - 12.1 ft. (at tele zoom position) * Approx. 0.15 m/0.5 ft. at middle zoom position in macro close-up mode 3 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
42 4More on Photography Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6). Display macro close-up menu. Highlight and press the multi se- lector to exit the menu. • icon appears in monitor. • If no operation is performed forabout two seconds, the selected mode is automatically set. Frame picture. • In middle zoom range (indicated by ), icon and zoom indica- tor in monitor turn green and camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6, measured from lens). Close-Ups • The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 15 cm (5.9). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results. • Macro close-up mode may not be available in mode or some scene modes. ( 47-52, 69) 1 2 3 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
43 4More on Photography Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-timer Mode The self-timer with shutter release delay of 10 s or 3 s can be used for photographs in which you wish to appear yourself or to prevent photo- graphs from being blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using this option, you should ei- ther mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. To use the self-timer: Display self-timer menu. Highlight ON and press the multi selector to exit the menu. • icon, countdown timer and icon appear in monitor. • If no operation is performed for about two seconds, the selected mode is automatically set. Frame picture and press the shut- ter-release button halfway to set the focus. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to start timer. • Press once for a ten-second delay, twice for a three-second delay, and three times to stop the timer. • Countdown timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until picture is taken. 1 2 3 4 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
44 Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-timer Mode 4More on Photography The Self-Timer • The self-timer mode combines macro close-up mode (42). In middle zoom range (indicated by ), icon and zoom indicator in monitor turn green and camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6). • The self-timer is not available in mode or some scene modes ( 47, 51, 52, 69) . Self-timer lamp Self-timer lamp blinks Press shutter-release once. Press shutter-release twice. 3 sec. 1 sec. Self-timer lamp lights10 sec. Shutter releases Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
45 4More on Photography Adjusting the Exposure: Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggest- ed by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the range –2.0 to +2.0 EV. While pressing the button in shooting mode, press the multi se- lector or to display menu.Highlight desired exposure com- pensation value. • At values other than 0, the icon and exposure compensation value are displayed in the monitor. Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value The camera may set the exposure too low if large areas of the frame are very bright (containing, for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand or snow) or the background is much brighter than the main subject. If the image in the monitor is too dark, choose a positive value for the exposure compensation. Similarly, the camera may set the exposure too high if large areas of the frame are very dark (containing, for example, an expanse of dark green leaves) or the background is much darker than the main subject. If the image in the monitor is too bright, choose a negative value for the exposure compensation. Exposure Compensation • To cancel exposure compensation, set a value of 0. In mode or mode, exposure compensation can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or se- lecting other modes. • Exposure compensation is not available in mode. 12 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
46 4More on Photography Scene Modes Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of fifteen “scene” modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the se- lected scene. Set the mode dial to and press the MENU button to display the menu of scene choices. Choose scene. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. Make selection and return to shooting mode. • The selected scene will be shown by icon in the monitor. Ta k e p i c t u r e s . Choosing a Scene Mode 1Portrait 2Landscape 3 4 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
47 Scene Modes 4More on Photography Scene Modes • Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to the flash mode ( 40), macro close-up mode (42) and auto-focus mode (82). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow. • In the scene modes other than (Sports) and (Close Up), Auto-focus mode is set to Single AF. If macro close-up mode is selected, however, Auto-fo- cus mode is automatically set to Continuous AF (82). • Self-timer mode is not available in (Fireworks Show) and (Panorama As- sist). • Pictures taken when an ISO icon appears in the monitor may be slightly mot- tled. • Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If results are not to your satisfaction, choose (auto) or (man- ual) and try again. Image Quality and Size in Scene Mode In scene mode, pictures are recorded with the image quality (74) and image size (74) set in the mode or mode. Noise Reduction “Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to ap- pear in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. This effect is particularly notice- able in dark areas of the picture. At settings of (Night Portrait), (Dusk/ Dawn) and (Night Landscape), pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are pro- cessed to reduce noise before being saved to the memory card. As a result, more time is required to save pictures to the memory card. The (Camera Shake) icon When the icon appears in the monitor, pictures may be blurred. In this sec- tion, the precautions that you can take to avoid blur are indicated by stars: : hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against your body : use a tripod or rest the camera on a flat, level surface. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
48 Scene Modes 4More on Photography Scene Modes The following scenes are available: Portrait Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composi- tion a sense of depth. • Degree to which background details are softeneddepends on the amount of light available. • Focus area can be selected manually using multi selec- tor. (AF area mode: Manual 81) Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background behind the main subject, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area. Night Portrait Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background when shooting portraits against a backdrop of night scenery. • Noise reduction turns on automatically. • Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area. (Can be changed)OFF (Can be changed)OFF (anytime flash with red-eye reduction)OFF Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
49 Scene Modes 4More on Photography Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots. • While shutter-release button is held down, pictures arerecorded at rate of about 3 frames every 2 seconds (rate of shooting will slow when icon is displayed). Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series. • Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter- release button is not pressed halfway. • Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area. Beach/Snow Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow fields, beaches or sunlit expanses of water. • Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area. Landscape Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, col- ors and contrast in such subjects as skyscrapers and for- ests. • Focus is fixed at infinity. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator. • The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36). OFF AUTO (Can be changed)ON/OFF OFF Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
50 Scene Modes 4More on Photography Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area. Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Noise reduction turns on automatically. • Focus is fixed at infinity. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator. • The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36). Night Landscape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Noise reduction turns on automatically. • Focus is fixed at infinity. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator. • The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36). OFF OFF OFF Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals