Nikon 3500 manual Beyond Point-and Shoot, 42-48, Fine-Tuning Camera Settings, 49-58

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Taking

Pictures

The Details

In “Tutorial: Taking Pictures,” you learned the basic

order of operations for taking pictures in mode. This chapter details the options available for taking pictures in all shooting modes. It is divided into the following sections:

Beyond Point-and-Shoot

Read this section for advice on the most frequently- used camera controls, including shooting-mode and scene selection, flash mode, the self-timer, and zoom, as well as for information on the operations that can be performed while pictures are displayed in the monitor after shooting.

Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

This section details the options available in the SHOOTING menu.

Beyond Point-and-

Shoot

42–48

Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Product Documentation Quick-Start GuidePlayback Menu Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyIii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu Guide Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections OverviewUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories OverviewAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Where to Find It-Parts of the Coolpix Getting to Know the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions Multi selector Non-slip grip Button How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays Mode SelectorMonitor Normal Controlling the MonitorScene Mode Transfer Button Multi SelectorScene mode/transfer Mode Menu Description Menu GuideIndex to Menu Options 2048 Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects SET ing optionsOff Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto SingleSetup Menu 30 sMass Storage All on Playback MenuScene Menu and Modes ModeUse for portraits Getting Creative First StepsTaking Pictures Review and DeletionAttach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources First StepsRead Battery Warnings Formatting Memory CardsFlip it open C Removing the Memory Card Removing the BatteryClock Battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverChoose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Basics Taking PicturesReady the Camera Lens SectionCamera status Battery Level aDisplay MeaningChoose Mode Frame the Picture Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting DefaultSmear Don’t Block the ShotFocus When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off Focus and ShootButton. For more information, see Keep or Delete Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Take the picturePut the Camera Away Returns you to mode Review and DeletionQuick Review Press Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review Following operations can be performed in quick reviewSelect No to exit Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Tion, press to right to selectThumbnail Review Highlight picturesDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Scene Selection Getting CreativeCamera Shake Be selectedCamera Shake Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Camera focuses on subject at center of frame Flash mode fixed at fill flash49-58 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 42-48Or Movie Choosing a Shooting Mode Beyond Point-and-ShootCamera Controls Mode How it works When to use it Flash Photography The ButtonFlash-Ready Light ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake Icons Flash mode can be selected with the buttonDelaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Digital Zoom Restrictions on the Self-TimerDigital Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Optical ZoomWill Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description Delete picture-Mode Menu Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Option54-55 Image Quality Image Size Print SizeSize pixels Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Choosing a White Balance Setting Keeping Colors True White BalanceMode, white balance can be chosen from Position, but no picture will be recorded Preset White BalanceOption Description This valueFlash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance Taking Pictures in a Sequence ContinuousRestrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot SelectorMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening SET-UP Menu Camera SetupCamera Setup SET-UP menu contains the following options SET-UP Menu OptionsAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting Before Formatting Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Sleep Mode Auto OffOperating system Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Mac OSWindows 2000 Professional Default Setting Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes75-82 Basic Playback68-74 Playback MenuBasic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail PlaybackTure displayed in the monitor Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅ Image File and Folder NamesPress Button for an enlarged view Tures that will be transferred to a computer at aThumbnail Review Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small PictureMovie Playback Inverted PlaybackStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame To view the playback menu Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness Managing PicturesDeleting Selected Photographs and Movies Deleting Pictures DeleteTo delete all pictures on the memory card Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion Protected PicturesCreate or modify print order Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Selecting Pictures for PrintingDate Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Safeguarding Valuable Pictures ProtectMarking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Transferring More than 999 PicturesMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Transferring Pictures to a Computer Selecting Pictures for TransferCamera Care, Options, and Resources TechnicalHandle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the Camera and BatteryMonitor CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal LensBatteries StorageApproved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Memory CardsFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information TroubleshootingProblem Web ResourcesMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken By camera shake can be reduced by Camera is in movie modeContinuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low When Menu button Camera is in movie modeNikon View does not Picture can not be Played backDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesLect Mode Problem SolutionCamera Mode Error occurs when You try to transfer Images to computerCard removed while When ButUSB cable discon Nected or memoryCCD SpecificationsFlash control Interface Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCFDimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Index SymbolsIndex 100 6MAA3811