Auto-focus Mode, Pressed halfway, 101 | Nikon 7900, COOLPIX5900

Auto-focus Mode

Press Button in (Auto shooting) mode to se- lect Auto-focus mode ( 81), and then press .

Auto-focus mode determines how the camera fo- cuses when the monitor is on (Single AF is used when the monitor is off regardless of the setting se- lected for Auto-focus mode).

Select from the following two options and press .

AUTO-FOCUS MODE

Single AF

Continuous AF

Exit Confirm

	Option	Description
	Single AF	Camera focuses only when Shutter-release Button is
	Single AF	pressed halfway.
	(default setting)

		Camera adjusts focus continuously until Shutter-
	Continuous AF	release Button is pressed halfway, minimizing time
	Continuous AF	needed to focus before picture is taken.
		needed to focus before picture is taken.

Confirming Focus

Regardless of the option chosen, pictures can be taken even when the camera is not in focus; check the Green (AF) Lamp, AF area, or focus indicator before shooting.

Setting Auto-focus Mode in Auto Shooting and Movie Shooting Respectively

Auto-focus mode for the movie recording can be set in Movie menu ( 54).

The Shooting Menu

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Nikon 7900, COOLPIX5900 manual Auto-focus Mode, Pressed halfway, Camera adjusts focus continuously until Shutter, 101

Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder For Your Safety Removing memory cards Iii E7900/E5900 Comply with copyright notices Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesLife-Long Learning Table of Contents Vii More on PlaybackShooting Menu Playback Menu Set-up Menu 116 Technical Notes 136Viii Before You Begin First Steps Scene ModeSetup Menu Technical Notes Introduction Attaching the Camera Strap Parts of the CameraBefore You Begin Lens not extendedPage Shooting Monitor Display in the Monitor Playback Mode Dial Navigating the Menus Shutter-Release ButtonMulti Selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Description Charging the BatteryConnect the power cable Charge the battery Unplug the charger Remove the battery and unplug the charger Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries CP1 Alternative Power SourcesEnsure the cover is closed firmly Replacing Batteries Insert the memory card Inserting Memory CardsConfirm that the camera is off Open the Memory card slot Cover Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera on Checking the Battery LevelBattery Level Check the battery level in the moni- tor Off Power-On LampAuto Power Off Standby Mode Sleep Mode Basic Setup Display date menu Time Zones Clock BatteryDate not Set Camera Clock Select Mode Rotate the Mode Dial toBasic Photography Number of Exposures Remaining Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Frame your subject Digital zoom, press W until the zoom indicator turns whiteFrame the Picture Ready the camera When Lighting Is Poor Digital ZoomMonitor or Viewfinder? Take the picture When subject is in focus, the selected AF area turns greenFocus and Shoot Focus Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Low BatteryDuring Recording Getting Good Results with Autofocus View the Results Full-screen Playback Press the ButtonView pictures in the monitor Deleting Your Last Shot Confirmation dialog displayed Highlight YesLight No and press Delete picture and return to playback Movie Image File and Folder NamesPicture type Identifier Extension Original Assist and Scene Modes Assist ModesScene Modes Assist and Scene Modes Help Assist and Scene Modes Image Quality and Image Size Using the GuidesFraming Assist Display Framing assist menu Portrait Portrait Assist Settings for Assist Modes ChangeableFace-Priority AF Portrait subject will be in focus Landscape Assist Sports Assist Sports Assist Changeable Night Portrait Assist Display Scene menu Scene ModeScene mode offers a menu of twelve scenes Follow the steps below Settings for Scene Modes Following scenes are availableCamera Shake Icon DUSK/DAWN Close UP Fireworks Show Joining Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Taking Pictures for a Panorama SelectMenu Pan direction displayed in yellow Use a Tripod Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shotsPanorama Assist Full-Screen Playback More on Photography When Lighting Is Poor Using the FlashTo select the flash mode Mode How it works When to use it Flash Range Using the Built-In SpeedlightFlash Mode Selection Flash mode is not available in the following cases Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-Timer Self-Timer Stopping the Self-Timer Highlight on Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up ModeMacro Close-Up Mode Display Macro close-up menu Onds without pressing Button Cancelling Exposure CompensationControlling Exposure Exposure Compensation Display Exposure comp. menu and a his- togram Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Histogram Movies Setting the Movie Recording Movie Menu Playback Menu Help ModeIcon Type Display Electronic VR is displayed with E7900 160 Selecting Movie OptionsMax. recording time Option Description Memory Memory card Approx .5MB 256MB Continuous AF Selecting Auto-Focus ModeSetting Electronic VR E7900 only Single AF Start recording Progress will be shown by the indicator atRecording Movies Monitor shows the available recording time Viewing Movies Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Pictures Full-Screen PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Shooting Information Images in the Memory Playback Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Photo Trim Cropping Pictures Copies Adjusting a Picture Tone Automatically D-Lighting Voice Memos Recording and Playback Storage Viewing Pictures on TV Choosing Video Mode Setting the USB Option on the Camera Viewing Pictures on a ComputerOption according Select PTP or Mass storage To Set the USB OptionHighlight Interface and press Highlight USB and press Connecting the USB Cable While transfer is in progress, do not Using Mac OS X 10.1.5 or LaterTransferring Pictures During Transfer Drag the Noname camera volume into the Trash Disconnecting the Camera Printing Pictures Print themPrinting the Date and Time of Recording on Pictures Delete print set and press Print Set Done Date Info No more than 999 pictures can be selected for Print set Print SetDifference Between Date Imprint and Date Date PictBridge Use a Reliable Power SourcePrinting via Direct USB Connection Before Printing Paper size Print selectionPrint all images Dpof printing Confirming the Settings on the Printer To Set the Size of Paper on the CameraPress Select size Selecting Pictures to Print Select current picture numberPrints Icon are marked on Selected picture YOU MAY Turn OFF the Camera Error Messages Menu, press Button Start printingDpof Printing Using the Shooting Menu Shooting MenuOption Description To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu Rotate the Mode Dial to Auto Display Shooting menuPress Button to exit Menu Return to the shooting mode To Display the Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Help Option Format Description Image ModeImage Quality Setting Image Quality Image Size Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining About White Balance White Balance Preset White Balance Played in the center of the monitor WeightedMetering Spot Shot buffer ContinuousSingle Continuous Continuous Restrictions on Camera Settings Select On or Off and press BSS off camera functions normally Off Default settingWhen BSS is set to On, a BSS icon appears in the monitor Best Shot Selector Color Options Image Adjustment NormalMore contrast Image Sharpening HighLow Under normal conditions when lighting is poor, however Natural lighting not recommended when using flashSensitivity Auto bracketing Auto Bracketing Moderate Saturation Control Manual AF Area Mode AF Lock Focus Area Display Focus area selection guide and selectable area are displayed Needed to focus before picture is taken Auto-focus ModeCamera adjusts focus continuously until Shutter Pressed halfway Noise reduction off camera functions normally Noise ReductionMemory or on the memory card more than Usual To Display the Playback Menu Using the Playback MenuPlayback Menu Playback menu contains the following options 104 Return to Slide ShowSkip to Next Loop 106 Erase all images DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Erase selected images Erase selected images Selected pictures Select No and press Deleting All Pictures Erase all images108 Confirmation dialog displayed Select Yes and press Protect 109Protect Icon All off Transfer Marking110 All on 111 Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer Selected image Small Pic 112Size pixels Description Highlight CopyMarking Selected Pictures for Copy Selected images Highlight direction as shown above, and press 114 Confirmation dialog will be disPlayed Print Set Digital Print Order Format Marking All Pictures for Copy All images115 Image Copy 116 Using the Set-up MenuSet-up Menu Set-up menu contains the following options Highlight menu item and press Rotate Mode Dial to Set-up menu is displayedTo Display the Set-up Menu 117 Image Welcome ScreenNikon Animation 119 Small Pictures and Cropped CopiesSelect an Image 120 DateDate Time Zone Time Zone Display Camera supports the following time zones121 GMT + Location 122 Monitor SettingsMonitor off AF area mode is set Off Auto-focus mode is Photo Info 123 Brightness Date counter Date ImprintDate Date and time Options Date CounterStored dates Display AF Assist Shutter Sound Sound Settings127 Button sound Blur Check Shooting Modes Where the Blur Warning Does Not FunctionBlur Warning 128 Auto Off Sleep mode Format Memory/Card FormatWith Quick format, select Format 131 Highlight Quick format or Format. ToQuick Format and Format for Memory Cards only Glish, Español Spanish, Français French Interface USB/Video modeVideo Mode Language Fer pictures, only pictures marked with a Cally when they are taken or recorded Icon isNot added when they are displayed Auto Transfer To their original state Reset AllFollowing settings are affected Setting Default Menus Firmware Version135 Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories Disconnecting the AC Adapter Kit Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter KitLock the power connector Close the Battery-chamber Cover 138 Caring for Your Camera Cleaning 139Avoid contact with liquid crystal Storage 140Batteries 141 Error Messages Card is not for 142 143 144 Transfer Error Troubleshooting 145Electronically-Controlled Cameras 146 Ity/size setting Scape 147 148 Specifications 149 150 MH-61 Battery Charger EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery151 152 SymbolsIndex Numerics Firmware version , 116 153 Saturation control , 80 154 6MA07511-01