Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Exposure Range continuous, Self-timer, Slide-show, For each image

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Exposure

Range (continuous):

EV -2.0–+15.5 (wide angle) EV -0.8–+16.7 (telephoto) (ISO 100 equivalent)

Control: programmed auto, shutter-priority auto, ap- erture-priority auto

Compensation: -2.0EV–+2.0EV in increments of 1/3 EV

White balance: automatic TTL homing system; programs avail- able for sunny and overcast conditions and for incandescent, fluorescent, and flash light- ing; can be preset

Self-timer:

two-mode, fixed-duration timer (3 sec./10 sec.)

Built-in flash:

guide number 9/30 (at IS0 100, m/ft)

Flash control:

sensor flash system

Range:

–3m (9.8´) at maximum angle (W), –2m

 

(6.6´) at maximum zoom (T)

Modes:

automatic, “Flash Cancel” (off), automatic

 

with red-eye reduction, “Anytime Flash”

(forced on), slow synchronized Red-eye reduction pre-flash:

illuminates for 0.8 sec. before main flash

Storage:removable CompactFlash memory

Format: JPEG, TIFF (EXIF 2.0) Compression ratio (JPEG):

approximately 1/4 in Fine mode, 1/8 in Normal mode, 1/16 in Basic mode

Capacity (number of full-sized images per 8MB card):

one uncompressed (TIFF) image, approxi- mately eight images in Fine mode, sixteen images in Normal mode, thirty-two images in Basic mode

Playback

 

Modes:

single-frame, zoom, thumbnail (nine frames),

 

slide-show

Deletion:

all frames or selected frames

Attributes:

hidden and protected attributes can be set

 

for each image

Supported platforms:

 

Mac OS System 7.5.1 or later, Windows 95

 

or later

Interface:

serial interface

Data transfer rate:115 kbps (Windows), 230kbps (Macintosh)

Video output: separate models available for NTSC and PAL standards

I/O ports: DC, video, serial, synchro-flash terminal for external flash unit

Power source: four 1.5V AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (1.2V NiCd, 1.5V NiMH, 1.5V lithium R6 [AA] batteries may also be used)

Dimensions: 143mm (W) 76.5 (H) mm 36.5 (D) mm (5.6˝ 3.0˝ 1.4˝)

Weight:approximately 350 g (12.3 oz.) without bat- teries

Specifications

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Contents Coolpix Contents SEQ.XFEROverview Open the battery cover Turn the camera offInsert batteries First Steps Putting Batteries in Your CameraInserting and Removing Memory Cards Choosing a Language for the MenusOpen the card slot …remove the memory cardClock battery Setting the Time and DateFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Turn the mode dial to A-REC TakingYour First PhotographRemove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown belowCompose a photograph Adjust camera settingsCheck the number of exposures remaining Half-press the shutter-release button Take a photographReplace the lens cap as shown below Check the resultsReplace the lens cap Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsUsing an External Flash TipsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Focus SettingsAutofocus settings Focus Distance Manual focusLect a focus distance Using the Self-Timer Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-TimerUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Approx. NoImage Size Turn the command dial to select the deSensitivity Exposure Mode Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure ModeAperture Priority Shutter PriorityTo view photos one at a time Using the Buttons PlayUsing the Buttons Play To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button to Each preview gives the positionCamera Menus A-REC MenuTurn the beep speaker on or off Camera Menus The A-REC MenuRight Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder Folder Options Menu Creating new foldersTo create a new folder Renaming existing foldersLCD Brightness Deleting foldersSound Settings Can be turned on and off using the Sound menuAuto Off Other for shooting photos A-REC and M-RECFormatting Memory Cards Memory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these stepsM-REC Menu Camera Menus The M-REC MenuM-REC setup menu offers access to the following settings Lens Lens ConverterTo change the digital zoom setting for M-REC mode Digital Zoom Digital TeleSelect the desired magnification from D-TELE menuTurn the mode dial to M-REC To change the setting, eitherIng mode once you have adjusted Black-and-White PhotographyLens Converter Settings Lens Option How it worksUsing autoexposure and auto white-balance lock Making a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCKUser Settings Under the current settings numberM-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to three SecondRestoring Default Settings Setting How it works LCD On/OffControls Menu M-REC Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onSet to Program when the camera is turned on Card Playback setup menu provides Playback MenuProtects 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 Using Folders Playback SlideshowProtecting Photographs from Deletion Hiding Photographs During Playback Preparing Photographs for PrintingControls Menu Play Using the zoom buttons, then pressBack setup menu Connections Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Connecting to a Television or VCR Using a CF Card Reader Using a Pcmcia Card SlotViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCleaning Caring forYour CameraStorage Caring for Your CameraWhat’s in the Box AccessoriesOptional Accessories Troubleshooting General ProblemsSee Error Messages, below, for more information Exposure count shows zeroMonitor shows the message, no Card Present Images are over- or underexposedYour television does not mirror the LCD monitor Is your television compatible with the Coolpix 950? Use a Nikon memory card Error Messages Troubleshooting Error Messages S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsSelf-timer Exposure Range continuousWith red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash Slide-show