Nikon 27698 Exposure Compensation, Continuous, Restrictions on Camera Settings, Memory Buffer

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Exposure Compensation	Exp. +/-

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera by from –2.0 EV (underexposure) to +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 3 EV. Its effects can be previewed in the monitor; negative val- ues may be needed when most of the frame is very dark or the background is much darker than the main subject, positive values when most of the frame is very bright or the background is much brighter than the main subject.

Continuous

Continuous

Use the options in this menu to capture a ﬂeeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures.

Option

Description

Single

One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.

Continuous*

While shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes pictures at

rate of up to 1.8 fps until

(wait) icon is displayed.

Each time shutter-release button is pressed,

camera takes sixteen consecutive pictures

Multi-shot

648 × 486 pixels in size at rate of about 2 fps

and arranges them in four rows to form a

16*

single picture measuring 2,592× 1,944 pixels.

Image mode automatically set to

Normal

(2592). Digital zoom can not be used.

Intvl timer

Camera takes pictures automatically at speciﬁed interval. See “In-

shooting

terval Timer Photography” (

62).

*Flash turns off automatically. Focus, exposure, and white balance are ﬁxed at values for ﬁrst picture in each series.

Restrictions on Camera Settings

Continuous is automatically set to Single when the self-timer is activated ( 20) or BSS is enabled ( 63).

The Memory Buffer

During shooting, pictures are stored in a temporary memory buffer before being transferred to internal memory or to the memory card for permanent storage. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on image mode; the maximum at Normal (2592) is sixteen. When the buffer is full, a (wait) icon will be displayed and shooting will be suspended. More pictures can be taken as soon as enough memory becomes available in the buffer.

Continuous

At settings other than Single, the current “continuous” setting is shown by an icon in the display ( 4–5).

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The Shooting Menu

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Contents Digital Camera Important Read Before Use Water ResistanceMemory Cards Do not disassemble For Your SafetyIii Modiﬁcations Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents Menu Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures IntroductionMovie Simple point-and-shoot mode in whichMajority of settings are controlled by Parts of the CameraShooting Multi selectorMenu navigation Move cursor Monitor 9999 /9999Shooting mode Removing the Camera from the Cool MV-12 COOL-STATIONEH-63 AC Adapter If the Camera Is Wet Inserting the BatteryFirst Steps Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryEH-63 AC Adapter Removing the Battery from the CameraDescription EN-EL8 BatteriesInserting Memory Cards To insert a memory card Conﬁrm that the power-on lamp is offRemoving Memory Cards Insert the memory cardFormatting Memory Cards Turning the Camera On Basic SetupBattery exhausted Auto Power off Stand-by ModeCamera Clock Do Not Touch the LensDisplay Description Select ModeBasic Photography Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands When the camera is zoomed in to maximumClose the Multi-Connector Cover Frame the PictureDuring Recording Focus and ShootFocus Take the pictureTo return to shooting mode, press the button again View the ResultsPress the button Picture will be displayed in the monitor View additional picturesFollowing ﬂash modes are available Using the FlashHow it works When to use it More on PhotographyDust or Mist When Lighting Is PoorDefault Flash Mode Camera Shake IconTaking Pictures with the Self-Timer Macro Close-up Mode Easy Close-ups Macro Close-up ModeOther Options Scene ModeScene Mode HelpFraming Assist , , , Using the GuidesPortrait Assist Off † Landscape AssistAuto Focus, Exposure, and White Balance Sports AssistNight Portrait Assist Tions are noted on the pages that follow Other ScenesTo select a scene from the scene menu 20, or macro close-upNoise Reduction Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrisesAuto Off Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning nightOff Use tripod Close upPanorama Assist Create a digital audio recordingHighlight Panorama assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaVoice Recordings Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Making a Voice RecordingDeleting Voice Recordings Playing Voice RecordingsControl Description Highlight Selected ﬁles Copying Voice RecordingsTo choose the type of movie that will be recorded Movie ModeMovies Single AF Following options are available for Auto-focus modeDefault OptionRecording Movies Recording MoviesRecording Time-Lapse Movies Highlight Set interval timeAE Lock Use a Reliable Power SourceDeleting Movies Playback VolumeViewing Movies ControlViewing Pictures More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackCropped Copies Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomLighting Enhancing Contrast D-LightingVoice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackVoice memo can be recorded and appended to any Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TVViewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Choosing a USB OptionCamera setup menu. After consulting the follow Highlight PTP or Mass storage Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures from Internal Memory Transferring PicturesDuring Transfer Windows 98 Second Edition SE Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume no Name into the Trash Windows Millennium Edition MeHighlight Print selected Printing PicturesPrint Set Pictures can be printed by any of the following methodsPrint-Order Icon Print Set and Digital Print Order Format DpofPrint Set Thumbnail Display Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionPictBridge Printing Pictures One at a TimePrinting Multiple Pictures Printing PicturesOption Description Highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the centerMulti selector. The menu shown at right will be Light an option5x7, Postcard, 100mmx150mm Printing Multiple PicturesDpof printing Prints Dpof Printing Exp. + Menu Guide Shooting Menu Shooting menu contains the following optionsSize Image ModeImage Mode White Balance Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Memory Buffer Restrictions on Camera SettingsExposure Compensation ContinuousInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyRestrictions on BSS Best Shot Selector BSSOff Highlight BSS pictureColor Options SensitivityColor Options SensitivityPrint set Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options To display the playback menuSelecting Multiple Pictures Loop Slide ShowSlide Shows Delete menu contains the following options DeleteProtect Restrictions on Auto Transfer Transfer MarkingSelect images Mark selected pictures for transfer Small Picture Small PictureTo copy a picture at a smaller size Copy CopyAll Shooting menu Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options To display the setup menuSmall Pictures and Cropped Copies Welcome ScreenWelcome Screen Date To switch between home and travel destination time zonesDate Time ZoneGMT + Location Time ZonesControl monitor brightness Monitor SettingsTurn indicators in the monitor on or off BrightnessDate Imprint Date ImprintDate Counter Button Sound SettingsBlur Warning Which pictures may be blurred. Select Yes to recordFormat Auto OffFormat Memory Format CardAF Assist Reset allLanguage InterfaceFirmware Version MenusUSB cable BatteryTechnical Notes AC adapterCaring for the Camera Avoid contact with liquid crystal CleaningBatteries StorageProblem Error MessagesBe Saved Display ProblemTransfer Problem SolutionTroubleshooting Night landscape, or Dusk/Dawn as appropriate to Picture has been cropped to below 320 × Picture is a movie Appendix Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint Identiﬁer Extension Image modeMB memory card Original Copy Audio ﬁle TypeDate imprint Print set Date File Storage Image File and Folder NamesNumber Effective pixelsLens Focal lengthDimensions Self-timerPower sources Battery lifeEH-63 AC Adapter EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryIndex Video mode, 45, 80 Vivid color, 64 Voice memo 6MA09011