Nikon 4300 manual Auto Bracketing, WB Bracketing, Number of shots, compensated EV value

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Auto Bracketing

Number of shots, compensated EV value

Bracketing order

In situations where it might be difficult to obtain a proper exposure, auto bracketing lets you shoot the same subject at three or five different exposures. In WB Bracketing, the white balance is bracketed in three shots.

AUTO BRACKETING

Off

 

 

On

 

 

WB Bracketing

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

3, ± 0.3

0, +0.3, –0.3

3, ± 0.7

0, +0.7, –0.7

3, ± 1.0

0, +1.0, –1.0

5, ± 0.3

0, +0.7, +0.3, –0.3, –0.7

5, ± 0.7

0, +1.3, +0.7, –0.7, –1.3

5, ± 1.0

0, +2.0, +1.0, –1.0, –2.0

Option

Description

 

 

Off

Bracketing is off and normal exposure control is used.

 

 

 

Auto bracketing is performed with the selected number of

On

bracketing shots and with a compensated EV value offset from

 

the automatically metered exposure.

 

 

 

The white balance is bracketed when you press the shutter

 

release button fully giving three shots made up of one with the

WB Bracketing

selected white balance, a reddish image and a bluish image.

 

The time required to save bracketed images to the memory

 

card is three times that required for a normally recorded image.

 

 

Restrictions on Bracketing

Autoexposure bracketing can not be used when: BSS (p. 102), AE-Lock (p. 110), or Noise Reduction (p. 116) is on, Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS is selected for Continuous (p. 100), or Movie (p. 50) is selected.

White-balance bracketing can not be used when: BSS or Noise Reduction is on, image quality is set to HI (p. 81), or a setting other than Single is chosen for Continuous.

To perform auto bracketing or white balance bracketing in Continuous or VGA Sequence mode (p. 100), hold down the shutter release button fully. A selected number of consecutive shots are taken, after which the sequence stops automatically.

 

 

The exposure compensation indication b along with

 

 

the compensated EV value for the next shot are

 

 

 

displayed in the monitor when the bracketing is set.

Menu

0.3

 

22722272

 

 

 

 

 

Guide—The

1/250

F2.8

1616

 

 

 

 

 

— WB Bracketing —

 

 

Shooting

White balance is bracketed when you press the shutter

AUTO BRACKETING

 

release button fully, giving three shots made up of one

 

 

 

shot with the selected white balance, one reddish image

 

 

Menu

and one bluish image.

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

 

 

 

WB Bracketing

 

 

 

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

— On —

Each time you press the shutter release button, either three or five shots are taken ranging from over exposed EV values to under exposed EV values. When photographing a high-contrast image, the image with the desired exposure can be selected from the set of bracketed shots.

AUTO BRACKETING

Off

 

 

On

 

 

WB Bracketing

 

OFF

SELECT

SET

 

 

22722272

1/250

F2.8

1616

When you select white balance bracketing, the nb (White Balance Bracketing indication) appears in the monitor.

114

115

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Contents Digital Camera Symbols Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital cameraDo not look at the sun through the viewfinder Trademark Information Transmitted, transcribed, stored in aTable of Contents Parts Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and ResourcesFirst Steps Viewfinder Lens Parts of the COOLPIX430048/42 26, 46, 57Monitor Mode dial Mode DescriptionFirst Steps Insert the BatteryAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the Memory Card Alternative Power SourcesClock Battery Insert the memory cardChoose a Language Set the Date and TimeThis chapter is divided into three sections Explore the creative possibilities of scene modePress to save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menu Taking Pictures Reviewing YourTaking Pictures Ready the Camera a ModeTurn the mode dial to a Turn the camera on Remove the lens capReady the camera Compose the PictureFrame your subject COOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button Focus Focus and ShootTurn the Camera Off Take the pictureQuick Review Reviewing Your PicturesFollowing operations can be performed Full-Screen Review Thumbnail Review For more information on Playback PGetting Creative Select Scene Mode SlowParty BeachFire automatically to fill in illuminate Shadows Shadow, or when yourFt. from the lens Noise ReductionSetting Description Focus ModeMode When to Use It Shooting-Mode SelectionSelect a self-timer mode Self-TimerStart the timer Position the cameraRecompose the picture and shoot Autofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AFCheck the autofocus lamp Focus LockOptical vs. Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Restrictions on Digital ZoomFlash mode can be chosen from the following five options Flash ModeFlash mode is controlled with the 3 button Exposure Compensation Set the mode dial to m movieMaking Movies Press to start recordingAdjusting Sensitivity Keep or Delete Picture ReviewThumbnail Playback Manual FocusFull-Screen Playback Movie PlaybackMenu Full-Screen PlaybackTransfer Use the T T button to zoom in on pictures Thumbnail PlaybackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom FunctionAbout Small Picture Restrictions on a Small PicturePhoto Information Movie PlaybackOperation Function 4 histogram 5 focus confirmationCompleted will be displayed in the camera monitor Transfer buttonMac OS Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on This menu is used for basic camera setupConnect the video cable to the video device This chapter is divided into the following five sectionsNTSC/PAL SetupIndex to Menu Options USBAuto Shooting MenuBasic OffTransfer Playback MenuNikon All onMaking a Selection Using Camera MenusMode Menu Description Viewing the MenusTo View the SET-UP menu Accessing Multi-Page MenusSet-Up Menu SET-UP 1 menuMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Size & Quality Menu Image QualityCreating, Renaming and Deleting Folders Options Image Size Organizing Your Pictures The Folders MenuCreating New Folders Highlight Delete Renaming Existing Folders Deleting FoldersHidden and Protected Images Monitor Options Controlling the Monitor Display ModeAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Choosing a FolderResetting File Numbering to Sleep ModeUsing an AC Adapter Option DescriptionCF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm Lamp Recording Photo Information info. txtMaking Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Choosing a video standard Video ModeDate Readying the Camera for Transfer USBRestoring Default Settings Reset All LanguageShooting Menu Choosing a White Balance SettingFine-Tuning White Balance Keeping Colors True White-BalanceMethod How It Works When to Use It Preset White BalanceMeasuring Light Metering Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Best Shot Selector BSS is recommended Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best-Shot SelectorRestrictions on BSS Option Use with Description Option when no lens converter is attachedDistinct Camera zooms out to widest angleExposure Options Exposure ModeModifying Sensitivity from a Menu Sensitivity Choosing an ApertureLong-time exposure up to 60 sec Choosing a Shutter SpeedShutter speed limitations Focus Options Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settingsFocus-Area Selection AF Area Mode Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE LockManual Focus-Area Selection Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Spot AF Area Metering Option DescriptionNumber of shots, compensated EV value Auto BracketingWB Bracketing Restrictions on BracketingManaging the pictures on the memory card Playback MenuAvoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction 640Deleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected Images Deleting Pictures and Print Orders DeleteDelete menu contains the following options To delete selected pictures and moviesPress Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersDeleting the Current Print Order Print Set Hidden and Protected PicturesChanging the Display Interval Automated Playback Slide ShowStarting a Slide Show Press Quick p button to complete operation Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight imagePress ≤/≥ to select image Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hiddenPrinted directly from the card Ordering Prints Print-SetSelecting Print Set from the playback menu Deleting the Print OrderChoosing a new Small Picture size from Image size of the Small Pictures can be set to480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixels Small Pic. sub-menu changes the sizeTroubleshooting Specifications Optional AccessoriesWeb Resources Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera and Battery For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information CleaningWeb Resources Avoid Contact with Liquid CrystalMonitor is blank Connected TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Charging Message Memory Card is notError Messages Display Problem SolutionPlayback mode turn Mode dial to another Setting Error accessing memory Use approved memory 133Insert new card Current settings System, causing errorSpecifications Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation 147Index 149Zoom 26, 46-47 150 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