Nikon Coolpix 995 manual Setting the Exposure mode Shooting Mode, Programmed Auto

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Setting the Exposure mode Shooting Mode

To create a variety of photographic treatments, various Exposure modes can be selected to achieve a desired effect. Four Exposure

modes can be selected in Shooting mode.

Rotate the Command dial while pressing the MODE button so the desired Exposure mode is displayed.

Note: At slow shutter speed

The shutter speed indication in the Monitor appears in yellow when the shutter speed is slower than 1/4 sec. Noise may appear in the dark part of the frame in this case. This noise in the form randomly spaced bright-colored pixels can be reduced with the Noise Reduction mode (p. 117).

Controls

• Controls setting: Memorize

The selected Exposure mode is retained when the power is turned off;

(P. 130)

however, it can be set to become Programmed Auto when the power

 

is turned on, by using the Memorize setting.

• Controls setting: FUNC. 1

Various settings can be selected with the Exposure mode button.

Note: Selecting fast shutter speed

When you want to shoot with a fast shutter speed, try shooting under as bright a condition as possible so that the aperture is stopped-down.

Exposure mode

Display

Shooting situation

 

P

Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically,

Programmed Auto

while allowing you to choose other settings such as Flexible

Program, Exposure Compensation (p. 71) or Auto

 

 

Bracketing (p. 115).

 

S

You set desired shutter speed and the camera selects the

Shutter-Priority Auto

correct aperture. Select a fast shutter speed for fast-

moving subjects such as shooting an athlete, or a slow

 

 

shutter speed to emphasize the motion effect.

 

 

You set desired aperture and the camera selects the

Aperture-Priority Auto

A

correct shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-

focus area, so you can choose whether near or far subjects

 

are in sharp focus when shooting landscapes, or whether

 

 

the background is to be blurred as in a portrait.

 

 

 

Manual

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Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable when

you want full control over exposure, to create your own

 

 

unique photographic effects.

 

 

 

P: Programmed Auto

The camera automatically controls exposure—correct shutter speed (1 to 1/2300 sec.) and aperture combination— by determining the brightness of the subject.

Programmed Auto Exposure mode is automatically set in mode.

Flexible Program (only in and with Monitor on)

By rotating the Command dial in Programmed Auto and with the Monitor on, you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure. With this function, you can shoot in Programmed Auto as though shooting in Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto.

“*” appears when Flexible Program is set. To cancel the Flexible Program, rotate

the Command dial until “*” disappears,. change the Exposure mode or set the

Detailed Operation

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Contents Digital Camera For Your Safety Observe caution when operating the flash Observe proper precautions when handling the batteryWhen using the Viewfinder Use appropriate cablesDo not drop Avoid sudden changes in temperatureKeep away from strong magnetic fields BatteriesComply with copyright notices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedConcerning the Manuals Provided with This Product Disclaimer of LiabilityAbout This Manual IntroductionContents Nomenclature Monitor in Playback mode Monitor Shooting modeControl Panel Viewfinder/LEDQuick Guide Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power pRemoving the CF memory card Image Quality SizeDeleting images Press the Quick button to check the picture immediately pMenu Guide Shooting Mode Shooting MenuOff SET-UP Playback Menu Menu Guide Playback ModePreparation Check listPower sources Installing BatterySupplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Precautions on battery use and handlingSelecting a Language Press the Menu button so the Playback menu is displayedLanguages available in the Language sub-menu are Setting Date/Time Backup battery of the clockYear-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-Date display sequence Inserting CF Memory Card Inserting the CF Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Press the Menu button Formatting CF Memory CardsSelect CF Card Format Select FormatStrap and Lens Cap Useful AdviceAttaching strap Lens capPressing the Shutter release button Holding the CameraMode Dial Mode Dial and Multi SelectorShooting mode ˘ Playback modeSet the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial to Basic Operation Auto ModeMonitor button Compose your pictureGently depress the Shutter release button Focus LockFull Normal Mode Built-in SpeedlightTake a picture To the oldest oneRecorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode p Self-Timer OperationFull-Frame Playback See p Simple Playback OperationsThumbnail Playback See p Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See pOther Functions Connect COOLPIX995 to a TV SetConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Image Size Image QualityFocus mode Indication Characteristics Confirming the Number of Exposures RemainingImage size Digital zoom Autofocus OptionsAutofocus Target Area Selection Exposure mode Display Shooting situation Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeProgrammed Auto Flexible Program only in and with Monitor onShutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority AutoManual Condition in which Flash mode can be set Setting the Flash ModeExposure status Control panel Correct exposure EV under EV overSetting Indication Characteristics Canceling Exposure CompensationSelectable Exposure Compensation values Adjusting Sensitivity Canceling sensitivity settingStandard sensitivity is selected Playback Playback Mode ˘Playback Operation Taking a Closer Look Zooming Operations for ZoomingPlayback Deleting photographsThumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback-how it worksAdvanced Operation Deleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail PlaybackManual Focus To Cancel Manual Focus modeMovie Shooting Mode Conflicting or confusing subject detailMovie Playback Mode No subject detail for Autofocus systemWhen the first frame is displayed as a still image Operation in Movie Playback modeWhile movie is in progress Quick DeleteVarious operations in Quick review mode Quick Review ModeCompleting the Quick review mode Full-Screen Review ModeBasic display screen Viewing Additional Picture InformationDetailed information display Histogram displaySync Terminal Setting Shooting Menus Choosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus ModeDisplaying the Shooting Menu Select the menu item with the Multi selector Using the Command Dial to Make a SelectionWhite Balance Check points Moving from page toPreset White Balance Characteristic Shooting situationsMetering Options Description ContinuousUltra HS and Movie mode Off Best Shot Selector off Best Shot SelectorImage Adjustment Saturation ControlOption Description Slide Copy Adapter LensUser Setting Exposure OptionsAE Lock Focus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor Exposure modeAF Area Mode Exposure CompensationAuto-Focus Mode Focus ConfirmationDistance Units Image Sharpening Bracketing CharacteristicsAuto Bracketing Number of shots Bracketing orderWB Bracketing Noise ReductionEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized Shooting SET-UP items Reset ALLPlayback Menu items Playback SET-UP itemSelect the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and press Displaying the SET-UP Menu ModePress ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen Choosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom OptionsShooting SET-UP Items in mode Folders OptionsRename Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Hue Selecting Brightness and Hue settingsShutter Sound Auto OffCF Card Format Seq. NumbersFormats a CF memory card in the camera DateSetting Func /2 Shooting SET-UP Items only in mode ControlsMode button or Func Exposure Compensation button MemorizeZoom Options Variable PowerDigital Tele Start-up PositionDisable delete Video ModeShot Confirm Lamp Info. txtDisplaying the Playback Menu Playback MenusChoosing from the Playback Menu example Delete Select the menu itemPlayback Menu Reset Trns/PrintDeleting All Images Deleting selected photographsSlide Show Playback of photos taken in Ultra HS modeStart Frame IntvlCanceling hiding of images Cancel protection on imagesProtect Protecting selected imagesPrint Set Cancel print order on imagesSelecting images to be printed and designating print status Print Set optionsCanceling auto transfer Setting Auto TransferAuto Transfer Transferring all imagesDisplaying the Playback SET-UP Menu Playback SET-UP MenusSelect the Playback SET-UP menu item Pressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the leftPlayback SET-UP Menu items Connections 152 153 For information on Selecting a Language, see pConnecting to a television or VCR Connecting to an AC Adapter optionalVideo output connector USB connector Connect the video cable providedConnecting to a computer Connecting to a Computer via the USB InterfaceComplete the Connection session 159 Reading Photographs from Memory CardsInfo.txt Image files and folders-namingUsable CF memory cards Optional AccessoriesCaring for Your Camera Other TroubleshootingProblem Solution Error MessagesInsert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted COOLPIX995Error Messages CCD SpecificationsAuto Power Off Activating Auto Power OffCanceling Auto Power Off Index 32, 135 Index44, 54 47, 54Nikon Corporation
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