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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Shooting Features
j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
B Notes About Setting Exposure
When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate
exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or f-number indicator flashes when the
shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the m mode is used). Change the
shutter speed setting or f-number.
Exposure Indicator (When in m Mode)
The degree of deviation between the adjusted
exposure value and the optimal exposure value
measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure
indicator on the screen. The degree of deviation in the
exposure indicator is displayed in terms of EV (–2 to +2
EV in increments of 1/3 EV).
B Notes About ISO Sensitivity
When ISO sensitivity (A114) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, the ISO
sensitivity in m mode is fixed at ISO 100.
Functions Available in j, k, l, and m Modes
• Flash mode (A55)
• Self-timer (A55)
• Smile timer (A55)
• Focus mode (A61)
• Exposure compensation (A55)
• Shooting menu (A114)
• Functions that can be set using the w1 (function 1)/w2 (function 2) buttons
(A112)
C Focus Area
The focus area for autofocus varies depending on the setting of AF area mode (A114) in
the shooting menu. When set to Target finding AF (default setting), the camera detects
the main subject and focuses on it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically
sets focus priority on it.
1 4 0 0
1400
2 5 m 0 s
25m 0s
1 / 2 5 0
1/250
F 5 . 6
F5.6
Exposure indicator