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Highlight Feature of the COOLPIX S6600 c Gesture control - Easily Take Self-portraits The direction and angle of the monitor on this camera can be adjusted. You can easily take self-portrait images in combination with Gesture control. • When you open the monitor and face it forward in the same direction as the camera lens, you can take images without pressing the shutter-release button, simply by moving your hand toward an icon displayed on the monitor. 3 Move your hand toward p. Countdown starts.
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6600 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Aviii-x) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A10). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1).
Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Symbol Description Introduction B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
About the Manuals Introduction • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
For Your Safety Introduction To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire. Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off.
Introduction • Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Notices IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position. instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Introduction Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc.
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
COOLPIX S6600 (FCC ID:CGJ1150EB/IC ID:4634A-1150EB) has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website.
Introduction Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions • Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Table of Contents Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manual .................................................. iii Information and Precautions ............................. v For Your Safety ................................................. viii WARNINGS ................................................................ viii Notices .................................................................... xi Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)......................
Playback Features....................................... 68 Playback Zoom .................................................. 68 Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display..... 69 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu)................................. 70 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 72 Recording Movies ............................................. 72 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) .......................................... 75 Playing Back Movies ............
Introduction xviii List by Date Mode...................................... E11 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)........................ E12 Viewing Images in a Sequence ............ E12 Deleting Images in a Sequence ........... E13 Editing Still Images.................................... E14 Before Editing Images ................................ E14 Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ..................................................................................
E76 E77 E78 E79 E79 E80 E80 E81 E82 E82 E83 E84 E85 E87 E88 E88 E89 E94 E95 Index................................................................ F25 Introduction Gesture Control.............................................. Vibration Reduction..................................... Motion Detection.......................................... AF Assist .............................................................. Digital Zoom .................................................... Sound Settings ..............
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Parts of the Camera 8 14 13 12 11 9 10 Lens cover closed 1 Flash............................................................................ 49 2 Shutter-release button.................................... 26 3 Zoom control........................................................ 25 f: wide-angle ................................................ 25 g: telephoto...................................................... 25 h: thumbnail playback..........
1 2 3 11 4 Parts of the Camera 5 6 7 10 9 8 2 1 Charge lamp .......................................................... 13 Flash lamp............................................................... 49 7 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover..........................10, 14 2 b (e movie-record) button..................... 72 3 Multi selector............................................................
Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor The direction and angle of the monitor on this camera can be adjusted. This is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or low position. In addition, using this feature with Gesture control (A46) makes it easy to take self-portrait images. 90° 180° For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the back of the camera, facing rearward (3).
Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. 1 Press the d button. 2 • The menu is displayed. Press the multi selector J. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Parts of the Camera Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity 25m 0s 880 Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Menu icons 3 Select the desired menu icon. • The menu is changed. 4 4 Press the k button. • The menu options become selectable.
5 Select a menu option. 6 Press the k button. • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Vibration reduction Welcome screen Time zone and date On Print date Off Parts of the Camera Monitor settings Gesture control Vibration reduction Motion detection 7 8 Select a setting. Press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A78)).
1 2 3 4 5 6 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Focus area (subject tracking)...... 58, E47 Shutter speed........................................................27 ISO sensitivity.........................................................58 Battery level indicator ......................................20 Print date..................................................................78 Travel destination icon ........................... E71 “Date not set” indicator.
Playback Mode 10 11 1 2 3 45678 9 12 13 999 / 999 14 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 29m00s 29m00s Parts of the Camera 15 27 26 25 16 17 9999.
1 Album icon in favorite pictures mode .................................................................................. E6 2 Category icon in auto sort mode .....E10 3 List by date icon ..........................................E11 4 Protect icon............................................70, E57 5 Sequence display (when Individual pictures is selected) ........................71, E63 6 Print order icon ....................................70, E52 19 Small picture icon..........................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. • Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • The battery locks into place when inserted correctly. B Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct Direction Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the Battery B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2).
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. The Basics of Shooting and Playback * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. Off When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 3 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Flashes quickly (green) • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Turn off the camera and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card. 3 14 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
B Formatting Memory Cards The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu. Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button.
4 Select your home time zone and press the k button. • To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. 5 Select the date format and press the k button. London, Casablanca Back Date format Day/Month/Year 6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A78). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour, or I to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour.
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Display Description b The battery level is high. B The battery level is low. N Battery exhausted. The camera cannot capture images. Recharge the battery.
C The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations performed 25m 0s 880 No operations performed 3 min The Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters Camera turns off. standby mode. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about one minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A78).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback 22 1 Press the A button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.
Available Shooting Modes x Scene auto selector A32 The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. b Scene mode A34 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. D Special effects A40 Effects can be applied to images during shooting.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture.
C When Using a Tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations. - When shooting in dim lighting - When shooting with the flash mode (A50) set to W (off) - When using the telephoto setting • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A78) to prevent potential errors caused by this function.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A7) glows green. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes red, the camera is unable to focus.
The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. Display the next image • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button. 4/4 0004.
C Notes About the Quick Effects Function • When e is displayed in full-frame playback mode, you can press k button to apply an effect to the image. • When the effect selection screen is displayed, use the multi selector HIJK to select an effect, press the k button, and then select Yes in the confirmation dialog and press the k button to save the image as a separate file. See “Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood” (E15) for more information. 4/4 0004.
Step 6 Delete Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Delete Current image Erase selected images All images 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • To cancel, select No and press the k button.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display K. Erase selected images • To undo the selection, press I to remove K. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back Add K to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Shooting Features x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button • When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly.
C Selecting Scene Modes • When using digital zoom, d is selected as the shooting scene mode. • In some shooting conditions, the camera may not select the appropriate scene mode that you intended. If this happens, switch to A (auto) mode or select the scene mode that you want to use when taking images (A22).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Tips and Notes d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 2 fps (when image mode is set to P). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
j Night landscape Shooting Features • From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod. • Hand-held (default setting): - When the j icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still image is displayed.
l Museum • The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). • The flash does not fire. m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds. • The zoom is restricted to four fixed positions. n Black and white copy • Use together with macro mode (A53) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.
p Easy panorama • From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°). • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range. • Focus and exposure are locked when shooting starts.
O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when focus is acquired (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous. - Single: Whenever the detected face is in focus, the camera captures one image. - Continuous: Whenever the detected face is in focus, the camera captures three images continuously.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M HIJK M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. Category Shooting Features 40 Description D Soft* (default setting) Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.
• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi selector HI to select the desired color from the slider. To change settings for any of the following functions, press the k button to cancel color selection. - Flash mode (A49) - Self-timer (A51) - Macro mode (A53) - Exposure compensation (A54) To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A59)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the picture. Shooting Features • Point the camera at a human face.
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A58). The default setting is Target finding AF (A63).
Using Quick Effects When in A (auto) mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. • The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name. 1 Press the k button when the image is displayed after it is taken in A (auto) mode. • When you press the d button or when no operations are performed for about five seconds, the monitor display returns to the shooting screen.
Using the Self-timer with Gesture Control When you position the monitor facing forward in the same direction as the camera lens and move your hand toward an icon displayed on the monitor, the shutter is released after a countdown. You can also move your hand toward the other icons to control the zoom position or record a movie. This function is useful when taking self-portrait images or shooting from a short distance.
3 Frame the picture. • To adjust the zoom position, move your hand toward r (wide-angle) or s (telephoto). The zoom position changes one step at a time. • If the camera is unable to detect your palm, try step 2 again. 4 Take the picture. 3 B Shooting Features • When you move your hand toward p (to take a still image) or q (to record a movie), the camera releases the shutter after a countdown (about three seconds). • To end movie recording, press the b (e movie-record) button on the camera body.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. 1 2 4 3 Shooting Features x (scene auto selector) Special effects Smart portrait A (auto) 1 X Flash mode (A49) w* w w* w 2 n Self-timer (A51) w w w* w 3 p Macro (A53) – w – w 4 Exposure o compensation (A54) w w w w * Availability depends on the setting.
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the multi selector H (m). 2 Select the desired flash mode (A50) and press the k button. Auto • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Shooting Features B The Flash Lamp • The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutterrelease button halfway. - On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash. W Off The flash does not fire. • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings. Shooting Features X Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken.
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds or two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A78) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select n 10s or n 2s, and press the k button. Self-timer 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. • To stop the countdown, press the shutterrelease button again. Shooting Features 52 9 1/250 F3.
Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Shooting Features 54 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Exposure compensation • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash (A49) x (scene auto selector) U1 Self-timer (A51) Off Macro (A53) Exposure compensation (A54) Off2 0.0 Scene V Off Off3 0.0 c (landscape) W3 Off Off3 0.0 d (sports) W3 Off3 Off3 0.0 e (night portrait) V4 Off Off3 0.0 f (party/indoor) V5 Off Off3 0.0 Z (beach) U Off Off3 0.0 z (snow) U Off Off3 0.0 h (sunset) W3 Off Off3 0.0 i (dusk/dawn) W3 Off Off3 0.
Flash (A49) 1 2 Shooting Features 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 56 Self-timer (A51) Macro (A53) Exposure compensation (A54) o (backlighting) X/W6 Off Off3 p (easy panorama) W3 Off3 Off3 0.0 O (pet portrait) W3 Y7 Off 0.0 D (special effects) W Off Off 0.0 F (smart portrait) U8 Off9 Off3 0.0 A (auto) U Off Off 0.0 0.0 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A4).
Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Shooting Features 58 Description A Image mode Allows you to set the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. • Default setting: P 4608×3456 E34 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. • Default setting: Auto E36 Continuous Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.
Option Description A Skin softening Allows you to select the skin softening level for human faces. • Default setting: Normal E49 Smile timer Allows you to select whether or not the camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a human smiling face. • Default setting: On (BSS) E50 Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Description Continuous (A58) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A59) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Smile timer (A59) When On (continuous) or On (BSS) is selected, the flash cannot be used. Smile timer (A59) When Smile timer is selected, the self-timer cannot be used.
Restricted function Option Description ISO sensitivity Continuous (A58) When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or Multishot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness. AF area mode White balance (A58) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject.
Restricted function Option Continuous (A58) ISO sensitivity (A58) When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled. AF area mode (A58) When Subject tracking is selected, Motion detection is disabled. Smile timer (A59) When On (continuous) or On (BSS) is selected, Motion detection is disabled. Continuous (A58) When a setting other than Single is selected, Blink warning is disabled.
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A58) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. F3.
Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • x (scene auto selector) mode (A32) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A34) • Smart portrait mode (A42) • When AF area mode (A58) in A (auto) mode (A44) is 25m 0s set to Face priority. 880 If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). • Smart portrait mode (A42) - The skin softening level can be adjusted. • x (scene auto selector) mode (A32) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A34) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A70) even after shooting.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Shooting Features 66 The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A57). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. F3.3 1/250 F3.3 Shooting Features 3 1/250 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4/4 0004. JPG 15 / 11 / 2013 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. Playback Features • You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
