Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual
- Table of Contents
- Quick Topic Search
- For Smart Device Users
- Introduction
- Parts of the Camera
- Getting Started
- Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
- Shooting Features
- Selecting a Shooting Mode
- Auto Mode
- Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
- Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
- P, S, A, and M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
- U (User Settings) Mode
- Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector
- Flash Mode
- Self-timer
- Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)
- Focus Mode
- Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
- Using the Fn1 (Function 1)/Fn2 (Function 2) Buttons
- Using the Zoom
- Focusing
- Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)
- Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
- Playback Features
- Movies
- Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
- Using the Menu
- Menu Operations
- Menu Lists
- The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)
- The Shooting Menu (P, S, A, or M Mode)
- Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
- Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
- White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
- Metering
- Continuous Shooting
- ISO Sensitivity
- Exposure Bracketing
- AF Area Mode
- Autofocus Mode
- Flash Exp. Comp.
- Noise Reduction Filter
- Active D-Lighting
- Multiple Exposure
- Zoom Memory
- Startup Zoom Position
- M Exposure Preview
- The Movie Menu
- The Playback Menu
- The Network Menu
- The Setup Menu
- Time Zone and Date
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Monitor Settings
- EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder)
- Date Stamp
- Vibration Reduction
- AF Assist
- Digital Zoom
- Assign Side Zoom Control
- Sound Settings
- Auto Off
- Format Card
- Language
- Charge by Computer
- Image Comment
- Copyright Information
- Location Data
- Toggle Av/Tv Selection
- Reset File Numbering
- Peaking
- Reset All
- Firmware Version
- Technical Notes
- Error Messages
- Troubleshooting
- Specs
- Index
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty
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Using the Menu
The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode)
Autofocus Mode
Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images.
B Notes About Autofocus Mode
This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A75).
C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (A148) in the
movie menu.
Flash Exp. Comp.
Adjust the flash output.
Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark.
Rotate the mode dial to j
,
k
,
l, m
,
or M M d button M j
,
k
,
l, m
,
or M
menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button
Option Description
A Single AF
The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
B Full-time AF
The camera always focuses even if the shutter-release button
is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is
heard while the camera focuses.
L
Pre-focus
(default setting)
Even if the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway, the
camera focuses when subject movement is detected or when
the composition of the framed image is significantly changed.
Rotate the mode dial to j
,
k
,
l, m
,
or M M d button M j
,
k
,
l, m
,
or M
menu icon M Flash exp. comp. M k button
Option Description
+0.3 to +2.0
The flash output is increased from +0.3 to +2.0 EV, in increments of
1/3 EV, to make the main subject of the frame appear brighter.
0.0 (default setting) The flash output is not adjusted.
-0.3 to -2.0
The flash output is reduced from –0.3 to –2.0 EV, in increments of
1/3 EV, to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.