Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Focus Settings, Autofocus settings

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Focus Settings

With the mode dial set to A-REC, a choice of three autofocus modes is available. In addition, M-REC mode offers a selection of manual focus settings.

Autofocus settings

The following autofocus settings are available in M-REC and A-REC modes:

	Setting	How it works	When to use it
	Autofocus	Camera automatically adjusts focus according to dis-	Use when subject is 30cm (1ft) or more from lens.
	NO ICON	tance to subject.
	Infinity		Use for photographing distant scenes in daylight (a
	Infinity	Focus is fixed at infinity. Flash is disabled.	manual focus setting of “Inf” is available for when you
		Focus is fixed at infinity. Flash is disabled.	manual focus setting of “Inf” is available for when you
			want to use the flash)
	Macro Close-up	Focus adjusted automatically for subjects 2cm (0.8in.)	Use for close-up photography.
		or more from lens.

When the mode dial is set to A-REC or M-REC, the autofocus

mode can be changed using the button. The setting changes each time the button is pressed, cycling through the focus modes in the following order:

NO ICON (AUTO)

Macro Close-up

When using macro close-up, it is recommended that you frame photo- graphs in the LCD monitor.

Macro close-up can be used at ranges as short as 2cm (0.8in.) when the camera is zoomed to the middle optical zoom position. When the camera is zoomed to a position suited to such close-range photography, the macro icon () in the LCD monitor will turn yellow.

While the flash can be used with a focus mode of “Macro Close-up,” it may sometimes be unable to light the entire subject. When using the flash, take a test picture and verify the results in the LCD monitor.

Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Focus Settings

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Contents Coolpix SEQ.XFER ContentsOverview Turn the camera off Open the battery coverInsert batteries First Steps Putting Batteries in Your CameraChoosing a Language for the Menus Inserting and Removing Memory CardsOpen the card slot …remove the memory cardFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and DateClock battery TakingYour First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECRemove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown belowCheck the number of exposures remaining Adjust camera settingsCompose a photograph Take a photograph Half-press the shutter-release button Replace the lens cap Check the results Replace the lens cap as shown below Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsTips Using an External FlashAutofocus settings Focus SettingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Lect a focus distance Manual focusFocus Distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerImage Quality and Size Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Approx. NoSensitivity Turn the command dial to select the deImage Size Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode Exposure ModeShutter Priority Aperture PriorityUsing the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time Each preview gives the position To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button toA-REC Menu Camera MenusTurn the beep speaker on or off Camera Menus The A-REC MenuSelecting a Folder Using Folders A-REC, M-RECRight Creating new folders Folder Options MenuTo create a new folder Renaming existing foldersDeleting folders LCD BrightnessCan be turned on and off using the Sound menu Sound SettingsAuto Off Other for shooting photos A-REC and M-RECMemory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these steps Formatting Memory CardsCamera Menus The M-REC Menu M-REC MenuLens Lens Converter M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settingsDigital Zoom Digital Tele To change the digital zoom setting for M-REC modeSelect the desired magnification from D-TELE menuTo change the setting, either Turn the mode dial to M-RECIng mode once you have adjusted Black-and-White PhotographyOption How it works Lens Converter Settings LensMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockUnder the current settings number User SettingsM-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to three SecondRestoring Default Settings LCD On/Off Setting How it worksSet to Program when the camera is turned on Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onControls Menu M-REC Card Playback Menu Playback setup menu providesProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepare photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs Deleting All Photographs in Memory To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DEDeleting Folders Slideshow Using Folders PlaybackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackBack setup menu Using the zoom buttons, then pressControls Menu Play Connections Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Using a Pcmcia Card Slot Using a CF Card ReaderViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCaring forYour Camera CleaningStorage Caring for Your CameraOptional Accessories AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box General Problems TroubleshootingExposure count shows zero See Error Messages, below, for more informationMonitor shows the message, no Card Present Images are over- or underexposedIs your television compatible with the Coolpix 950? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorTroubleshooting Error Messages Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsExposure Range continuous Self-timerWith red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash Slide-show