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Nikon 4300 manual Playback Menu, Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction, 640

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The Playback Menu

Avoiding “Grainy” Photographs: Noise Reduction

The playback menu contains the following two pages of options for

At shutter speeds slower than 1/4 sec., “noise” in the form of randomly-space, brightly-colored

NOISE REDUCTION

managing the pictures on the memory card:

pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadows. To reduce noise at slow shutter speeds, select On from the noise reduction menu.

On
Off
OFF	SELECT	SET

Playback menu 1

PLAY BACK MENU1

Delete

Folders

Slide Show

Protect

Hide Image

Delete	P. 118
Folders	P. 121
Slide Show	P. 122

Option	Description

On	The effect of noise on the recorded image is minimized.

Off	Noise reduction is canceled and normal exposure control is used.

Recording Time

Turning noise reduction on more than doubles the amount of time needed to save pictures to the memory card.

Print Set
PAGE2 SELECT	SET

Playback menu 2

PLAY BACK MENU2

Transfer

640 Small Pic.

30S Auto Off

	Protect	P. 124
	Hide Image	P. 125
	Print Set	P. 126


	Transfer	P. 128
640	Small Picture	P. 129
30S	Auto Off	P. 88

OFF SELECT SET

Restrictions on Noise Reduction

Noise reduction cannot be used in combination with BSS (p. 102), Auto Bracketing (p. 114), or Continuous setting other than Single (p. 100).

Confirming Noise Reduction

To view the playback menu:

12

Select p

Press MENU button to display playback menu

Menu Guides—The Shooting

While Noise Reduction is in effect and the shutter speed is below 1/4 sec., an NR icon appears in the monitor.

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1/2	F2.8	16

See p. 69 for more information on using camera menus.

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Nikon 4300 manual Playback Menu, Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction, Managing the pictures on the memory card, 640

Contents

Digital Camera Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4300 digital camera SymbolsDo not look at the sun through the viewfinder Transmitted, transcribed, stored in a Trademark InformationTable of Contents First Steps Technical Notes Camera Care, Options and ResourcesParts 26, 46, 57 Parts of the COOLPIX430048/42 Viewfinder LensMode Description Monitor Mode dialAttach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Insert the BatteryFirst Steps Insert the memory card Alternative Power SourcesClock Battery Insert the Memory CardSet the Date and Time Choose a LanguageTaking Pictures Reviewing Your Explore the creative possibilities of scene modePress to save changes to settings and return to SET-UP menu This chapter is divided into three sectionsRemove the lens cap Ready the Camera a ModeTurn the mode dial to a Turn the camera on Taking PicturesFrame your subject Compose the PictureReady the camera Take the picture Focus and ShootTurn the Camera Off COOLPIX4300 has a two-stage shutter release button FocusFollowing operations can be performed Reviewing Your PicturesQuick Review For more information on Playback P Full-Screen Review Thumbnail ReviewSlow Getting Creative Select Scene ModeBeach PartyNoise Reduction Shadow, or when yourFt. from the lens Fire automatically to fill in illuminate ShadowsShooting-Mode Selection Focus ModeMode When to Use It Setting DescriptionPosition the camera Self-TimerStart the timer Select a self-timer modeFocus Lock Autofocus mode Continuous AF/Single AFCheck the autofocus lamp Recompose the picture and shootRestrictions on Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDigital Zoom Optical vs. Digital ZoomFlash mode is controlled with the 3 button Flash ModeFlash mode can be chosen from the following five options Press to start recording Set the mode dial to m movieMaking Movies Exposure CompensationKeep or Delete Picture Review Adjusting SensitivityMovie Playback Manual FocusFull-Screen Playback Thumbnail PlaybackTransfer Full-Screen PlaybackMenu Function Thumbnail PlaybackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use the T T button to zoom in on picturesRestrictions on a Small Picture About Small PictureOperation Function Movie PlaybackPhoto Information 5 focus confirmation 4 histogramMac OS Transfer buttonCompleted will be displayed in the camera monitor This chapter is divided into the following five sections This menu is used for basic camera setupConnect the video cable to the video device Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera onUSB SetupIndex to Menu Options NTSC/PALOff Shooting MenuBasic AutoAll on Playback MenuNikon TransferViewing the Menus Using Camera MenusMode Menu Description Making a SelectionSET-UP 1 menu Accessing Multi-Page MenusSet-Up Menu To View the SET-UP menuImage Quality Making Effective Use of Memory Image Size & Quality MenuCreating New Folders Image Size Organizing Your Pictures The Folders MenuCreating, Renaming and Deleting Folders Options Hidden and Protected Images Renaming Existing Folders Deleting FoldersHighlight Delete Choosing a Folder Controlling the Monitor Display ModeAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Monitor OptionsOption Description Sleep ModeUsing an AC Adapter Resetting File Numbering toRecording Photo Information info. txt CF Card Format Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirm LampReadying the Camera for Transfer USB Choosing a video standard Video ModeDate Making Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferLanguage Restoring Default Settings Reset AllKeeping Colors True White-Balance Choosing a White Balance SettingFine-Tuning White Balance Shooting MenuMeasuring Light Metering Preset White BalanceMethod How It Works When to Use It Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Restrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best-Shot SelectorBest Shot Selector BSS is recommended Camera zooms out to widest angle Option when no lens converter is attachedDistinct Option Use with DescriptionChoosing an Aperture Exposure ModeModifying Sensitivity from a Menu Sensitivity Exposure OptionsShutter speed limitations Choosing a Shutter SpeedLong-time exposure up to 60 sec Taking Multiple Pictures with the Same Exposure AE Lock Focus options sub-menu provides control over focus settingsFocus-Area Selection AF Area Mode Focus OptionsSpot AF Area Metering Option Description Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Manual Focus-Area SelectionRestrictions on Bracketing Auto BracketingWB Bracketing Number of shots, compensated EV value640 Playback MenuAvoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction Managing the pictures on the memory cardTo delete selected pictures and movies Deleting Pictures and Print Orders DeleteDelete menu contains the following options Deleting Selected pictures and Movies Selected ImagesHidden and Protected Pictures Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersDeleting the Current Print Order Print Set PressStarting a Slide Show Automated Playback Slide ShowChanging the Display Interval Press ≤/≥ to select image to be hidden Press / to highlight desired thumbnail Highlight imagePress ≤/≥ to select image Press Quick p button to complete operationDeleting the Print Order Ordering Prints Print-SetSelecting Print Set from the playback menu Printed directly from the cardSmall Pic. sub-menu changes the size Image size of the Small Pictures can be set to480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 or 96 x 72 pixels Choosing a new Small Picture size fromWeb Resources Optional AccessoriesTroubleshooting Specifications Optional Accessories Caring for the Camera and Battery Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal CleaningWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationCharging Message Memory Card is not TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Monitor is blank ConnectedDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesSystem, causing error Error accessing memory Use approved memory 133Insert new card Current settings Playback mode turn Mode dial to another SettingSpecifications 147 Temperature 40C 32 104F Humidity Under 85% no condensation149 IndexZoom 26, 46-47 150 Nikon 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