Selecting Auto-Focus Mode, Single AF, Off

Selecting Auto-Focus Mode

The auto-focus mode for movie recording can be set. Select Auto-focus mode in the Movie menu ( 51), and choose from the following two modes.

	Option	Description
		Camera focuses when Shutter-release Button is
	Single AF	pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation
	(default setting)	is complete.

		Camera adjusts focus continuously.
	Continuous AF	To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from
	Continuous AF	interfering with recording, select Single AF.
		interfering with recording, select Single AF.

Setting Electronic VR (E7900 only)

Movies

The vibration reduction for movie recording can be set. Select Electronic VR in the Movie menu ( 51), and select On or Off.

Option

Description

Reduces effects of camera shake.

Vibration reduction off.

Off

(default setting)

Electronic VR

When Electronic VR is set to On, an icon appears in the monitor.

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Nikon COOLPIX5900 manual Selecting Auto-Focus Mode, Setting Electronic VR E7900 only, Single AF, Continuous AF, Off

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Digital Camera Trademark Information For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Removing memory cards E7900/E5900 Iii Comply with copyright notices Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Table of Contents More on Playback Shooting MenuPlayback Menu Vii Technical Notes 136 Set-up Menu 116Viii Scene Mode Setup Menu Technical NotesIntroduction Before You Begin First Steps Parts of the Camera Before You BeginLens not extended Attaching the Camera StrapPage Monitor Shooting Playback Display in the Monitor Mode Dial Shutter-Release Button Navigating the MenusMulti Selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Charging the Battery Connect the power cableCharge the battery Description Remove the battery and unplug the charger Unplug the charger Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Alternative Power Sources Ensure the cover is closed firmlyReplacing Batteries CP1 Inserting Memory Cards Confirm that the camera is offOpen the Memory card slot Cover Insert the memory card Write Protect Switch Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Memory Cards Checking the Battery Level Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the moni- tor Turn the camera on Power-On Lamp Auto Power Off Standby ModeSleep Mode Off Basic Setup Display date menu Clock Battery Date not SetCamera Clock Time Zones Rotate the Mode Dial to Select ModeBasic Photography Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Digital zoom, press W until the zoom indicator turns white Frame the PictureReady the camera Frame your subject Digital Zoom When Lighting Is PoorMonitor or Viewfinder? When subject is in focus, the selected AF area turns green Focus and ShootFocus Take the picture Low Battery During RecordingGetting Good Results with Autofocus Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Press the Button View the Results Full-screen PlaybackView pictures in the monitor Confirmation dialog displayed Highlight Yes Light No and pressDelete picture and return to playback Deleting Your Last Shot Image File and Folder Names Picture type Identifier ExtensionOriginal Movie Assist Modes Assist and Scene ModesScene Modes Assist and Scene Modes Assist and Scene Modes Help Using the Guides Framing AssistDisplay Framing assist menu Image Quality and Image Size Portrait Assist Portrait Changeable Settings for Assist ModesFace-Priority AF Landscape Assist Portrait subject will be in focus Sports Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Changeable Scene Mode Scene mode offers a menu of twelve scenesFollow the steps below Display Scene menu Following scenes are available Settings for Scene ModesCamera Shake Icon DUSK/DAWN Close UP Fireworks Show Panorama Assist Joining Panorama Pictures Select Taking Pictures for a PanoramaMenu Pan direction displayed in yellow Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots Panorama AssistFull-Screen Playback Use a Tripod When Lighting Is Poor Using the Flash To select the flash modeMode How it works When to use it More on Photography Using the Built-In Speedlight Flash Mode SelectionFlash mode is not available in the following cases Flash Range Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-Timer Stopping the Self-Timer Self-Timer Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up Mode Macro Close-Up ModeDisplay Macro close-up menu Highlight on Cancelling Exposure Compensation Controlling Exposure Exposure CompensationDisplay Exposure comp. menu and a his- togram Onds without pressing Button Histogram Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Setting the Movie Recording Movie Menu Movies Mode Icon Type DisplayElectronic VR is displayed with E7900 Playback Menu Help Selecting Movie Options Max. recording timeOption Description Memory Memory card Approx .5MB 256MB 160 Selecting Auto-Focus Mode Setting Electronic VR E7900 onlySingle AF Continuous AF Progress will be shown by the indicator at Recording MoviesMonitor shows the available recording time Start recording Viewing Movies Viewing Pictures Full-Screen Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Images in the Memory Shooting Information Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Pictures Photo Trim Adjusting a Picture Tone Automatically D-Lighting Copies Voice Memos Recording and Playback Storage Choosing Video Mode Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on a Computer Setting the USB Option on the CameraOption according To Set the USB Option Highlight Interface and pressHighlight USB and press Select PTP or Mass storage Connecting the USB Cable Using Mac OS X 10.1.5 or Later Transferring PicturesDuring Transfer While transfer is in progress, do not Disconnecting the Camera Drag the Noname camera volume into the Trash Print them Printing PicturesPrinting the Date and Time of Recording on Pictures Print Set Delete print set and press Done Date Info Print Set Difference Between Date Imprint and DateDate No more than 999 pictures can be selected for Print set Use a Reliable Power Source Printing via Direct USB ConnectionBefore Printing PictBridge Print selection Print all imagesDpof printing Paper size To Set the Size of Paper on the Camera Confirming the Settings on the PrinterPress Select size Select current picture number Selecting Pictures to PrintPrints Icon are marked on Selected picture Error Messages YOU MAY Turn OFF the Camera Start printing Menu, press ButtonDpof Printing Shooting Menu Using the Shooting MenuOption Description Rotate the Mode Dial to Auto Display Shooting menu Press Button to exit Menu Return to the shooting modeTo Display the Shooting Menu To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Help Image Mode Image Quality SettingImage Quality Option Format Description Image Size Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance About White Balance Preset White Balance Weighted MeteringSpot Played in the center of the monitor Continuous SingleContinuous Shot buffer Restrictions on Camera Settings Continuous BSS off camera functions normally Off Default setting When BSS is set to On, a BSS icon appears in the monitorBest Shot Selector Select On or Off and press Color Options Normal Image AdjustmentMore contrast High Image SharpeningLow Natural lighting not recommended when using flash Under normal conditions when lighting is poor, howeverSensitivity Auto Bracketing Auto bracketing Saturation Control Moderate AF Area Mode Manual Focus Area Display AF Lock Focus area selection guide and selectable area are displayed Auto-focus Mode Camera adjusts focus continuously until ShutterPressed halfway Needed to focus before picture is taken Noise Reduction Memory or on the memory card more thanUsual Noise reduction off camera functions normally Using the Playback Menu Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options To Display the Playback Menu 104 Slide Show Skip toNext Return to 106 Loop Delete Deleting Selected Pictures Erase selected imagesErase selected images Erase all images Deleting All Pictures Erase all images 108Confirmation dialog displayed Select Yes and press Selected pictures Select No and press 109 ProtectProtect Icon Transfer Marking 110All on All off Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer Selected image 111 112 Small PicSize pixels Description Copy Marking Selected Pictures for Copy Selected imagesHighlight direction as shown above, and press Highlight Confirmation dialog will be dis 114Played Marking All Pictures for Copy All images 115Image Copy Print Set Digital Print Order Format Using the Set-up Menu Set-up MenuSet-up menu contains the following options 116 Rotate Mode Dial to Set-up menu is displayed To Display the Set-up Menu117 Highlight menu item and press Welcome Screen NikonAnimation Image Small Pictures and Cropped Copies 119Select an Image Date DateTime Zone 120 Camera supports the following time zones 121GMT + Location Time Zone Display Monitor Settings Monitor off AF area mode is set Off Auto-focus mode isPhoto Info 122 Brightness 123 Date Imprint DateDate and time Date counter Date Counter Stored datesDisplay Options AF Assist Sound Settings 127Button sound Shutter Sound Shooting Modes Where the Blur Warning Does Not Function Blur Warning128 Blur Check Sleep mode Auto Off Format Format Memory/CardWith Quick format, select Format Highlight Quick format or Format. To 131Quick Format and Format for Memory Cards only Interface USB/Video mode Video ModeLanguage Glish, Español Spanish, Français French Cally when they are taken or recorded Icon is Not added when they are displayedAuto Transfer Fer pictures, only pictures marked with a Reset All Following settings are affectedSetting Default To their original state Firmware Version Menus135 Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit Lock the power connectorClose the Battery-chamber Cover Disconnecting the AC Adapter Kit Caring for Your Camera 138 139 CleaningAvoid contact with liquid crystal 140 StorageBatteries Error Messages 141 142 Card is not for 143 Transfer Error 144 145 TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras Ity/size setting 146 147 Scape Specifications 148 149 150 EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-61 Battery Charger151 Symbols IndexNumerics 152 153 Firmware version , 116 154 Saturation control , 80 6MA07511-01

Nikon COOLPIX5900 Selecting Auto-Focus Mode, Setting Electronic VR E7900 only, Single AF, Off

Models: 7900 COOLPIX5900 5900

Selecting Auto-Focus Mode

Option

Description

Single AF

Continuous AF

Setting Electronic VR (E7900 only)

Off