Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority

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Aperture Priority

An exposure mode of Aperture Priority allows you to choose an aperture setting from three pre-determined f-values. To choose a value for aperture:

1 Set the exposure mode to Aperture Pri- ority.

2 Turn the command dial to choose an aperture setting (if the aperture setting does not change when you rotate the

command dial, press the button and then turn the command dial again).

The chosen f-number will be shown in the control panel and LCD monitor. Note that in addition to increasing focus depth, small apertures (high f-numbers) produce lower shutter speeds. Larger apertures (low f-numbers) can be used to blur background details and also increase the effective range of the flash.

Shutter Priority

When the exposure mode is Shutter Priority, shutter speed can be chosen from settings ranging from 1/500 sec. to 8sec. To set the shutter speed:

1 Set the exposure mode to Shutter Prior- ity.

2 Turn the command dial to choose a shutter speed (if the shutter speed does not change when you rotate the com-

mand dial, press the button and then turn the command dial again).

The shutter speed will be shown in the control panel and LCD monitor. In the control panel, fractions of a second are shown without a numerator, with the result that a speed of 1/2 sec. is shown as 2, a speed of 1/4 sec. as 4, etc. Note that high shutter speeds result in large apertures.

Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Exposure Mode

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Contents Coolpix SEQ.XFER ContentsOverview First Steps Putting Batteries in Your Camera Open the battery coverTurn the camera off Insert batteries…remove the memory card Inserting and Removing Memory CardsChoosing a Language for the Menus Open the card slotFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and DateClock battery Remove the lens cap as shown below Turn the mode dial to A-RECTakingYour First Photograph Remove the lens capCheck the number of exposures remaining Adjust camera settingsCompose a photograph Take a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonReplace the lens cap Check the resultsReplace the lens cap as shown below Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECFlash Settings Setting How it works When to use itTips 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-Timer Approx. No Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and Size Image Quality and Size Image QualitySensitivity 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 toCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Camera MenusA-REC Menu Turn the beep speaker on or offSelecting a Folder Using Folders A-REC, M-RECRight Renaming existing folders Folder Options MenuCreating new folders To create a new folderDeleting folders LCD BrightnessOther for shooting photos A-REC and M-REC Sound SettingsCan be turned on and off using the Sound menu Auto OffMemory 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 settingsD-TELE menu To change the digital zoom setting for M-REC modeDigital Zoom Digital Tele Select the desired magnification fromBlack-and-White Photography Turn the mode dial to M-RECTo change the setting, either Ing mode once you have adjustedOption How it works Lens Converter Settings LensMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockSecond User SettingsUnder the current settings number M-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to threeRestoring 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 Prepare photographs for printing Playback setup menu providesPlayback Menu Protects selected photographs from deletionDeleting 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 Reading Memory Cards Using a CF Card ReaderUsing a Pcmcia Card Slot Viewing Photos on a ComputerCaring for Your Camera CleaningCaring forYour Camera StorageOptional Accessories AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box General Problems TroubleshootingImages are over- or underexposed See Error Messages, below, for more informationExposure count shows zero Monitor shows the message, no Card PresentIs 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 SpecificationsSlide-show Self-timerExposure Range continuous With red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash