Nikon Coolpix 995 manual Auto-Focus Mode, Focus Confirmation, Distance Units

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Setting Shooting Menus—continuedShooting Mode

— Auto-Focus Mode —

The camera Auto-Focus can operate in two modes: Continuous AF and Single AF.

		As long as the monitor is turned on, Autofocus is enabled continuously
	Continuous AF	regardless of whether the shutter is being pressed or not. The Focus is
	Continuous AF	locked when the Shutter release button is pressed lightly. If the Monitor is

		turned off, Single AF is automatically selected until you turn it on again.

	Single AF	Autofocus is only enabled when the Shutter release button is pressed lightly,
	Single AF	regardless of the Monitor status.
		regardless of the Monitor status.

— Focus Confirmation —

This function allows you to check the Focus visually on the Monitor.

— Distance Units —

You can change the distance used on the Control panel and on the Monitor in Manual Focus mode.

m meters

ft feet

	MF	In MF (Manual Focus) mode, the outline of the in-focus area of the image is
	MF	emphasized in the Monitor as an aid to focus.
		emphasized in the Monitor as an aid to focus.

	On	In all Focusing modes, the outline of the in-focus area of the image is emphasized on
	On	the Monitor.
		the Monitor.

	Off	Focus Confirmation is canceled.

Check point

The outline of the focused image emphasized in Focus Confirmation mode is displayed only on the Monitor. It does not affect the recorded image.

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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