Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode.

By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

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Shooting menu

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ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Flash mode

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Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Iii About This ManualOther Information Icon Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Turn off in the event of malfunction Remove the strap when using the camera underwaterHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Observe caution when handling the battery Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heatVii Do not immerse in or expose to water Viii Interface Cables Modifications Following apply only to users in European countries Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Department of Defense test method standard Introduction Xii Before using the camera underwater Xiii Cleaning after using the camera underwater Xiv Clearing the fogging Xvi Using the camera overseasMap/location name data of this camera Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off Table of Contents Xviii Table of Contents Xix E11 E10E12 E14 Xxi Xxii Parts of the Camera Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method Camera Body Parts of the CameraLens Parts of the Camera Ashooting mode button Menu buttonTripod socket Movie-record button Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Monitor Shooting Mode Compass display Direction gauge Easy panorama playback guide Playback ModeE14 71, E21 Shooting mode Playback mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations When Using Shooting Mode Using the Multi SelectorWhen Using Playback Mode When Displaying Menus Tab Displays the setup menu basic camera setup items Using Menus the dButtonIf Tabs Are Not Displayed Basic Operations Tab Displayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Switching Between TabsSelecting Menu Items Press the multi selector J Display map Using the Action ButtonAction control Press the action button to select the function Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Nikon-authorized service representative AC Power SupplyUnderstanding Charge Lamp Flickers Insert the battery Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryPush the battery chamber/memory card Inserting the Battery Correctly Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Opening/Closing the Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot-Cover Close the battery-chamber/memory card Slot cover Confirm that the power-on lampPreparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Insert the memory card Approved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Press the power switch to turn on the cameraBattery Level Turn the Camera On Standby mode Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Turn the Camera On Press the multi selector Hor Setting the Display Language, Date, and TimePress Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button Press Hor Ito choose the date display order Clock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Press the multi selector Hor To select a shooting mode Select a Shooting ModePress the Abutton Press the kbutton Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode Select a Shooting ModeAvailable Shooting Modes Action Control Frame a Picture Using a TripodReady the camera Frame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation When a face is not detected When a face is detectedFocus and Shoot During Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus AF-assist Illuminator and Flash Press the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to view the previous and next images Viewing Pictures Playback Zoom Changing How Images Are DisplayedThumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Play Back Images Delete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModePress Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Deleting Images in a Sequence Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Shooting Features Changing GEasy Auto Mode Settings GEasy Auto ModeFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Features Changing Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesView a Description of Each Scene Help Information Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each ScenePortrait Use this mode for portraits Sports ENight portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at nightHSunset JNight landscape Museum SettingMFireworks show Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Each setting Flash mode A54 Characteristics of Each Special EffectMacro mode A57 Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FacesShooting ends Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeOptions Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode Aauto mode, the following option settings can be changed Manual, Center or Subject tracking mode AAuto ModeSet to Q4608×3456 Available Functions Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorFunction Easy auto Scene Special Smart AAuto Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Flash Modes Using the FlashYou can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions Frame the subject and take a picture Available Flash Modes Flash Mode SettingAuto with Red-eye Reduction When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF Using the Self-timerPress the shutter-release button all the way Focus and exposure are set Macro Mode Setting Using Macro Mode Exposure compensation value Features Exposure Compensation Adjusting BrightnessPress K oexposure compensation on the multi selector Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Default Settings Macro mode Exposure Flash modeA54 A56 A57 A58 A40 DA40 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image ModeImage Mode Setting Number of Exposures Remaining Changing the Image Size Image Mode Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted Option Descriptions Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyDigital zoom Continuous A52 Digital zoom cannot be used Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Using Face DetectionFaces A51 is Face priority Portrait A40 or Night portrait A41 in scene mode Using Skin Softening Position the subject at the center of the frame Focus LockPress the shutter-release button Halfway Page Playback Features Playback Features When viewing images, press the c Button Switching Between Playback ModesSelecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modes Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu Display options Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuSequence XChoose key Individual images, or display only the key picture of a USB/audio/video output connector Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM Drive Start the installerUsing ViewNX Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software When using Windows Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer Transfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Editing Movies Retouching PhotographsPrinting Images 7m42s Playing Back Movies Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen Recording MoviesPress the bemovie-record button To start movie recording Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording Movies Functions Available in Movie Recording Maximum Movie LengthRecording HS High Speed Movies HS movies When kHS 240 fps 320×240, hHS Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie MenuRecorded. When jHS 15 fps 1920×1080 is DHD 1080pP1920×1080 Adjusting volume Press the cplayback button to enter playback modePlaying Back Movies Press the kbutton to play back the movie Using GPS/Displaying Maps Using GPS/Displaying Maps Starting GPS Data Recording Signals cannot be received from the satellite,GPS reception Maps Recorded on the image Pictures with Recorded Position Information Starting GPS Data Recording When Using Playback Mode When Using Shooting ModeTo adjust the scale of the map, use the zoom button f h/g Displaying Maps Map Display Displaying Maps When using playback mode A86. The default setting is OffGPS options Map menu is set to On Off Page General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Setup Menu Or the scene mode that is selected Blurring. The default setting is Auto E74 Motion detectionSound settings Sound in the default setting E76 Operation sound is disabled Setup Menu Reference Section Reference Section Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backSelect Easy panorama and press the k button Or Wide 360, and press the k Button When the guide showing the shooting point reaches Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backExample of moving the camera Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Choose Panorama assist and press the k Using Panorama AssistUse the multi selector to choose the direction Using Panorama Assist Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Shoot the next picture Sequence Display Options Playing Images in a SequenceChanging Key Picture in Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence Adding Images to Albums Favorite Pictures ModeWhich the images will be added and press the kbutton Use the multi selector to choose the album to Playing Back Images in Albums Favorite Pictures ModeRemoving Images From Albums E10 Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton Changing the Favorites Album IconE11 Auto Sort Mode Categories Auto Sort ModeFireworks show scene mode A39 E12 E13 Auto Sort Mode E14 List by Date Mode Editing Images Still Pictures Editing FeaturesE15 Fisheye, Miniature effect and Fog removal Editing Images Still Pictures E16Restrictions on Image Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE17 Confirm the results To cancel, press JE18 PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonE19 Or Cyanotype E20 GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image E21 ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyImage Size Cropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation When connecting using the included audio/video cable Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVWhen connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When Nothing Appears on the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E23 E24 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Pictures Take pictures Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Connecting the Camera to a PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Turn on the camera E26 Printing Individual Images Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Multiple ImagesPrinting starts E27 Print selection E28 Paper Size E29Print all images Current print/total number of prints Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose KChoose end Point Editing Movies E31 Smile Timer Image Mode Image Size and QualitySmart Portrait Menu Skin Softening E33 Blink ProofSmart Portrait Menu White Balance Adjusting Hue Shooting Menu AAuto ModeE34 Manual for more information E35 Shooting Menu AAuto Mode Using Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Continuous Shooting Option Description Single defaultE36 BSS Best Shot E37 ISO Sensitivity E38 AF Area Mode E39 Press the shutter-release button to take the picture Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving SubjectE40 Subject is registered Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeE41 Choose how the camera focuses APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback MenuChoose the pictures up to a maximum Number of copies up to nine per picture Playback Menu E43 List by date mode Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort modeE44 Deleting All Print Orders BSlide Show Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MbSlide showSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Protect Press the c button Playback mode M dbutton A11 M dProtectE46 Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired image Image Selection ScreenPress Hor Ito select or deselect or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selection E48 FRotate ImageRotating Images in a Sequence Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Copy screen and press the kbutton HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the kbutton E50 XChoose Key Picture CSequence Display OptionsE51 Message Memory contains no images Movie Options Movie MenuNormal Speed Movies E52 HS Movies Open with HS FootageE53 Movie Menu Press the bemovie-record button to end recording Press the bemovie-record button to start recordingE54 HS Movie E5515 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound Wind Noise Reduction Movie LightE56 Map Menu GPS SettingsUpdating the A-GPS File E57 E58 Distance UnitsMap Menu Display a map A88 M dbutton M U tab A11 M Distance units E59 Calculate Distance POI Display E60 Create Log Record the log of moving information When log recording is completed, select EndE61 Log in Create log in the map menu, and press E62 Select Save log, and press the kbuttonTo Erase Log Data Log data is saved to a memory card To Erase Log Data View Log View the log on a mapE63 Log Data E64 Electronic Compass E65 E66 Welcome Screen E67 Time Zone and DateHour minute Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton Setting the Travel Destination Time ZonePress K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone Time Zones E69 Photo info Monitor SettingsE70 Addition to information shown with E71Auto info above, the movie frame is Displayed before recording movies Reference Section E72 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesPrint date and Print order Press the dbutton M ztab A11 M Print date Off Vibration reduction is not enabled On default Corrects for vibration caused by camera shakeVibration Reduction E73 E74 Motion Detection AF Assist Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom E75 Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsE76 Action Control Response Auto Off SettingAuto Off E77 Language Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV TV SettingsE79 Hdmi and HDMI-CEC Did someone blink? Screen Blink WarningE80 Assign Action Button Reset AllE81 E82 E83 Setup MenuOthers E84 Firmware VersionDisplays the current camera firmware version Press the dbutton M ztab A11 M Firmware version E85 File and Folder Names File and Folder Names E86 E87 Optional Accessories Display Description Solution Error MessagesE88 E89 Error Messages E90 E91 E92 E93 E94 Specifications TroubleshootingCaring for the Products Caring for the Camera Camera Caring for the Products Do Not Drop Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureHandle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Battery Battery Charger Memory Cards Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner CleaningCaring for the Camera Monitor Caring for the Camera Storage Terms and Conditions User License Agreement for MAP Data and Location Name Data User License Agreement for MAP Data and Location Name Data F10 F11 F12 Power, Display and Settings Issues TroubleshootingSee Error Messages E88 for more information Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting Shooting IssuesF14 Electronically Controlled Cameras F15 F16 When using skin softening function while shootingCorrected F17 Playback Issues F18 F19 F20 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix AW100 Digital Camera F21 Specifications F22 Battery Charger MH-65 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Specifications Supported Standards Playback zoom 33 C Scene mode SymbolsIndex F24 Extracting parts of the movie 84 Eyelet for camera strap F25File name E85 Fill flash 55 Filter adapter Subject tracking 52, E39, E40 Sunset h Tele F26Shooting 26 Shooting menu Thumbnail Playback 33 Time difference E69 Time zone 24, E69 F27 Nikon Corporation FX1H0311