Nikon 3500 manual Image Size, Print Size, Size pixels

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Taking Pictures—

Image Size

Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Choose an image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand.

IMAGE SIZE

MENU OFF

SELECT

SET

Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Option

2048

1600

1280

1024

640

Size (pixels)

2,048 ⋅ 1,536

1,600 ⋅ 1,200

1,280 ⋅ 960

1,024 ⋅ 768

640 ⋅ 480

Description

Suited to print sizes of up to A4 (roughly 10˝ ⋅ 8˝).

Suited to print sizes ranging from large photo album through to A5 (roughly 8˝ ⋅ 6˝).

Suited to postcard-size prints.

Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for exam- ple, as an illustration in a letter or report), or to display on monitors 17˝ or larger.

Can be displayed full screen on 13˝ monitors. Suited to distribution by e-mail or the web.

Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 200 dpi.

Print Size

The size of pictures when printed depends on the resolution of the printer (the higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size).

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Playback Menu Product DocumentationQuick-Start Guide For Your Safety Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionIii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii Overview Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu GuideAbout This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesOverview Life-Long Learning Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Where to Find It-Parts of the CoolpixGetting to Know the Coolpix Multi selector Non-slip grip Button Monitor How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysMode Selector Controlling the Monitor NormalScene mode/transfer Scene Mode Transfer ButtonMulti Selector Index to Menu Options Mode Menu DescriptionMenu Guide SET ing options Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects 2048Single Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto OffMass Storage Setup Menu30 s Playback Menu All onUse for portraits Scene Menu and ModesMode Review and Deletion First StepsTaking Pictures Getting CreativeFirst Steps Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources Attach the Camera StrapFlip it open C Read Battery WarningsFormatting Memory Cards Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the BatteryClock Battery Removing the Memory CardChoose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Lens Section Taking PicturesReady the Camera BasicsMeaning Battery Level aDisplay Camera statusChoose Mode Default Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot SmearFocus and Shoot When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off FocusTake the picture Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Button. For more information, see Keep or DeletePut the Camera Away Quick Review Returns you to modeReview and Deletion Following operations can be performed in quick review Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review PressTion, press to right to select Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Select No to exitDelete highlighted Picture Thumbnail ReviewHighlight pictures Playback Mode Getting Creative Scene SelectionCamera Shake Camera ShakeBe selected Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Flash mode fixed at fill flash Camera focuses on subject at center of frame42-48 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 49-58Camera Controls Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeBeyond Point-and-Shoot Flash-Ready Light Mode How it works When to use itFlash Photography The Button Flash mode can be selected with the button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake IconsDelaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Restrictions on the Self-Timer Digital ZoomOptical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDelete picture Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description WillFine-Tuning Camera Settings -Mode Menu54-55 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeOption Image Quality Size pixels Image SizePrint Size Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Mode, white balance can be chosen from Choosing a White Balance SettingKeeping Colors True White Balance This value Preset White BalanceOption Description Position, but no picture will be recordedTaking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Flash, Focus Exposure, and White BalanceGetting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Restrictions on BSSMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Camera Setup SET-UP MenuCamera Setup SET-UP Menu Options SET-UP menu contains the following optionsDuring Formatting Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessFormatting Memory Cards CF Card Format Sleep Mode Auto Off Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Before FormattingMac OS Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Operating systemWindows 2000 Professional Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Default SettingPlayback Menu Basic Playback68-74 75-82Ture displayed in the monitor Basic PlaybackFull-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Tures that will be transferred to a computer at a Image File and Folder NamesPress Button for an enlarged view Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅Thumbnail Review Playback Tips Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Restrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other CamerasStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Movie PlaybackInverted Playback Managing Pictures Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness To view the playback menuDeleting Pictures Delete Deleting Selected Photographs and MoviesProtected Pictures Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion To delete all pictures on the memory cardSelecting Pictures for Printing Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Create or modify print orderDate Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Selecting Protect from the playback menu displaysMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferTransferring More than 999 Pictures Selecting Pictures for Transfer Transferring Pictures to a ComputerTechnical Camera Care, Options, and ResourcesCaring for the Camera and Battery Handle the lens and all moving parts with careLens CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal MonitorStorage BatteriesMemory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Approved Memory CardsWeb Resources TroubleshootingProblem For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken When Menu button Camera is in movie mode Camera is in movie modeContinuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low By camera shake can be reduced byPicture can not be Played back Nikon View does notError Messages Display Problem SolutionError occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Problem SolutionCamera Mode Lect ModeNected or memory When ButUSB cable discon Card removed whileSpecifications CCDDesign Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Flash control InterfaceDimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Symbols IndexIndex 100 6MAA3811