Adjusting Exposure Exp. + | Nikon 3500 specs

Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/–

The Exp. +/– (exposure compensation) menu al- lows you to alter exposure from the value sug- gested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.

At values other than ±0, exposure compensation is shown in the monitor.

EXP.+/–

MENU OFF SELECT

2048 NORMAL +0.3

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Nikon 3500 manual Adjusting Exposure Exp. +

Contents

Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Product Documentation Quick-Start GuidePlayback Menu Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction For Your Safety Iii 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 Overview Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories OverviewAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Where to Find It-Parts of the Coolpix Getting to Know the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions Multi selector Non-slip grip Button How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays Mode SelectorMonitor Normal Controlling the Monitor Scene Mode Transfer Button Multi SelectorScene mode/transfer Mode Menu Description Menu GuideIndex to Menu Options 2048 Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects SET ing options Off Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto Single Setup Menu 30 sMass Storage All on Playback Menu Scene Menu and Modes ModeUse for portraits Getting Creative First StepsTaking Pictures Review and Deletion Attach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources First Steps Read Battery Warnings Formatting Memory CardsFlip it open C Removing the Memory Card Removing the BatteryClock Battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Choose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Basics Taking PicturesReady the Camera Lens Section Camera status Battery Level aDisplay Meaning Choose Mode Frame the Picture Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Default Smear Don’t Block the Shot Focus When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off Focus and Shoot Button. For more information, see Keep or Delete Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Take the picture Put the Camera Away Returns you to mode Review and DeletionQuick Review Press Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review Following operations can be performed in quick review Select No to exit Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Tion, press to right to select Thumbnail Review Highlight picturesDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Scene Selection Getting Creative Camera Shake Be selectedCamera Shake Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Camera focuses on subject at center of frame Flash mode fixed at fill flash 49-58 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 42-48 Or Movie Choosing a Shooting Mode Beyond Point-and-ShootCamera Controls Mode How it works When to use it Flash Photography The ButtonFlash-Ready Light ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake Icons Flash mode can be selected with the button Delaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Digital Zoom Restrictions on the Self-Timer Digital Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Optical Zoom Will Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description Delete picture -Mode Menu Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Option54-55 Image Quality Image Size Print SizeSize pixels Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Choosing a White Balance Setting Keeping Colors True White BalanceMode, white balance can be chosen from Position, but no picture will be recorded Preset White BalanceOption Description This value Flash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Restrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening SET-UP Menu Camera Setup Camera Setup SET-UP menu contains the following options SET-UP Menu Options Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting Before Formatting Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Sleep Mode Auto Off Operating system Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Mac OS Windows 2000 Professional Default Setting Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes 75-82 Basic Playback68-74 Playback Menu Basic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail 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 a Thumbnail Review Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small Picture Movie Playback Inverted PlaybackStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame To view the playback menu Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness Managing Pictures Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies Deleting Pictures Delete To delete all pictures on the memory card Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion Protected Pictures Create or modify print order Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Selecting Pictures for Printing Date Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Transferring More than 999 PicturesMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Transferring Pictures to a Computer Selecting Pictures for Transfer Camera Care, Options, and Resources Technical Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the Camera and Battery Monitor CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Lens Batteries Storage Approved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Memory Cards For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information TroubleshootingProblem Web Resources Monitor 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 mode Nikon View does not Picture can not be Played back Display Problem Solution Error Messages Lect Mode Problem SolutionCamera Mode Error occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Card removed while When ButUSB cable discon Nected or memory CCD Specifications Flash control Interface Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Dimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Index Symbols Index 100 6MAA3811