Nikon 3500 manual Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector, Restrictions on BSS

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Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector)

The “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when:

•the camera is zoomed in

•the flash can not be used although lighting is poor

BEST SHOT SELECTOR

On

Off

MENU OFF

SELECT

SET

Taking Pictures—

BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the composition while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

	Option	Description
		Camera takes photos as long as the shutter-release button is
		held down, to a maximum of ten. These images are then com-
	On	pared and the sharpest photo (the image with the highest level
	On	of detail) saved to the memory card. The flash turns off, and

		focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are determined
		by the first photograph in the series.
	Off	BSS off; camera functions normally.

Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

When BSS is on, a BSS icon appears in the monitor.

2048 NORMAL

15

Restrictions on BSS

BSS is not available at CONTINUOUS settings other than Single. Selecting Continuous or Multi-Shot 16 automatically cancels BSS.

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Quick-Start Guide Product DocumentationPlayback 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 OverviewOverview Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Getting to Know the Coolpix Where to Find It-Parts of the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions Multi selector Non-slip grip Button Mode Selector How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysMonitor Normal Controlling the MonitorMulti Selector Scene Mode Transfer ButtonScene mode/transfer Menu Guide Mode Menu DescriptionIndex 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 Single30 s Setup MenuMass Storage All on Playback MenuMode Scene Menu and ModesUse for portraits Getting Creative First StepsTaking Pictures Review and DeletionAttach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources First StepsFormatting Memory Cards Read Battery WarningsFlip 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 Review and Deletion Returns you to modeQuick 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 selectHighlight pictures Thumbnail ReviewDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Scene Selection Getting CreativeBe selected Camera ShakeCamera 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 42-48Beyond Point-and-Shoot Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeCamera Controls Flash Photography The Button Mode How it works When to use itFlash-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 SettingsOption Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size54-55 Image Quality Print Size Image SizeSize pixels Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Keeping Colors True White Balance Choosing a White Balance SettingMode, 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 OptionsFormatting Memory Cards CF Card Format Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessDuring 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 MenuFull-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Basic 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 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small PictureInverted Playback Movie 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 ProtectTransferring More than 999 Pictures Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferMarking 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