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Photographs taken at an image quality setting of HI are stored in uncompressed TIFF format and show no loss in quality. An 8MB memory card is however sufficient to store only one such photo- graph at a time. To take photographs at an image quality of HI, turn

the mode dial to M-REC, then hold down the button and turn the command dial until HI is displayed in the control panel.

Image Size

Use the image size setting to adjust the size of photographs to suit your purposes. The default size of 1,600 ⋅ 1,200 pixels is suitable for printing images at high resolutions or for viewing fine details on a computer. Smaller sizes can be used to save space on the memory card or to shoot photos destined for display on web pages or on smaller computer monitors.

Note

HI image quality is not available at a multi-shot (CONTINUOUS) setting of “16-shots” or when BSS is on (see the Pocket Guide, “Taking Photographs”).

Sensitivity

In A-REC mode, automatic gain control is used to produce sensitivity roughly equivalent to ISO 80 film. In M-REC mode, you can choose a fixed value for sensitivity equivalent to an ISO rating of 100, or increase sensitivity further by a factor of +1.0 or +2.0. Increasing sensitivity reduces the time needed to make an expo- sure, allowing increased shutter speed. This can be used to reduce blurring caused camera motion when lighting is poor, or to “freeze” moving objects. To increase sensitivity:

1 Turn the mode dial to M-REC.

2 Hold down the		button and

turn the command dial to select the de-			+
sired sensitivity. Choosing a value of dEF
restores normal sensitivity, roughly equiva-

lent to ISO 80. The chosen setting will be displayed in the control panel while the button is held down.

At settings other than dEF, a icon appears in the control panel and LCD monitor.

Note

A slight amount of noise may appear in photos taken at settings other than “dEF.”

Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Image Quality and Size

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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 cardClock battery Setting the Time and DateFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date TakingYour First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECRemove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown belowCompose a photograph Adjust camera settingsCheck the number of exposures remaining Take a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonReplace the lens cap as shown below Check the resultsReplace the lens cap 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 FlashUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Focus SettingsAutofocus settings Focus Distance Manual focus Lect a focus 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. NoImage Size Turn the command dial to select the deSensitivity Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode Exposure ModeShutter Priority Aperture PriorityTo view photos one at a time Using the Buttons PlayUsing the Buttons Play 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 MenuRight Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder 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 worksControls Menu M-REC Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onSet to Program when the camera is turned on Card Playback Menu Playback setup menu providesProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepare photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs Deleting Folders To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DEDeleting All Photographs in Memory Slideshow Using Folders PlaybackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackControls Menu Play Using the zoom buttons, then pressBack setup menu Connections Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Connecting to a Television or VCR Using a Pcmcia Card Slot Using a CF Card ReaderViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCaring forYour Camera CleaningStorage Caring for Your CameraWhat’s in the Box AccessoriesOptional Accessories 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 monitorUse a Nikon memory card Error MessagesTroubleshooting Error Messages S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsExposure Range continuous Self-timerWith red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash Slide-show