Setting the Flash Mode | Nikon Coolpix 995 manual

Setting the Exposure mode—continued Shooting Mode

Check point

If the shutter speed is displayed in red when 1/2000 sec. shutter speed is selected, stop-down aperture while confirming exposure on the Exposure meter in the Monitor.

Exposure status

Control panel

Monitor

Correct exposure

1 EV under

2 EV over

Long time (BULB) exposure (up to 60 sec.)

ÅSet the Exposure mode to Â, and place the camera on a tripod or secure

position, then rotate the Command dial to set the shutter speed indication to bu1b (next after 8 sec.) to enable long time (BULB) exposure.

ÍPressing the Shutter release button once opens the shutter up to 60 sec.

•BULB can only be set when Single mode is selected in the Continuous Shooting menu (p. 99).

•The Speedlight is canceled if BULB exposure is set.

•During long-time exposure, selecting Noise Reduction On can reduce noise in the form randomly spaced bright-colored pixels in the recorded image (p. 117).

Setting the Flash Mode

Shooting Mode

Four Flash modes are available for use in various flash shooting situations.

Condition in which Flash mode can be set

Flash mode can only be set when the built-in Speedlight is raised. The Flash Cancel indication ﬁ is displayed in the Control panel and Monitor when the built-in Speedlight is stowed.

1 Slide the Speedlight release lever to release the built-in Speedlight.

Note: If flash does not fire

The Speedlight does not fire with Infinity focus (p. 61), in Continuous Shooting mode (other than Single mode) (p. 99), in Best Shot Selector mode (p. 102), Lens mode (p. 106) or Int Flash Off mode (p. 133) even when the built-in Speedlight is released.

2 Press the Flash mode button repeatedly until the desired Flash mode appears.

* No indication is shown in the Monitor when AUTO Flash mode is selected.

•If the Red LED is pulsing slowly when the Shutter release button is lightly pressed, the Speedlight is not fully charged and the shutter cannot be released. Wait until the Speedlight is fully charged and release the shutter again.

Detailed Operation

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Digital Camera For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Observe proper precautions when handling the batteryObserve caution when operating the flash When using the Viewfinder Batteries Avoid sudden changes in temperatureDo not drop Keep away from strong magnetic fields Disclaimer of Liability Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedComply with copyright notices Concerning the Manuals Provided with This Product About This Manual Introduction Contents Nomenclature Viewfinder/LED Monitor Shooting modeMonitor in Playback mode Control Panel Image Quality Size Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power pQuick Guide Removing the CF memory card Deleting images Press the Quick button to check the picture immediately p Off Menu Guide Shooting ModeShooting Menu SET-UP Playback Menu Menu Guide Playback Mode Preparation Check list Precautions on battery use and handling Installing BatteryPower sources Supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Languages available in the Language sub-menu are Selecting a LanguagePress the Menu button so the Playback menu is displayed Year-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-Date display sequence Setting Date/TimeBackup battery of the clock Removing the Memory Card Inserting CF Memory CardInserting the CF Memory Card Select Format Formatting CF Memory CardsPress the Menu button Select CF Card Format Lens cap Useful AdviceStrap and Lens Cap Attaching strap Pressing the Shutter release button Holding the Camera ˘ Playback mode Mode Dial and Multi SelectorMode Dial Shooting mode Compose your picture Basic Operation Auto ModeSet the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial to Monitor button Full Normal Gently depress the Shutter release buttonFocus Lock To the oldest one Built-in SpeedlightMode Take a picture Recorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode p Self-Timer Operation Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See p Simple Playback OperationsFull-Frame Playback See p Thumbnail Playback See p Connect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Other FunctionsConnect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set Image Size Image Quality Image size Focus mode Indication CharacteristicsConfirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Autofocus Target Area Selection Digital zoomAutofocus Options Flexible Program only in and with Monitor on Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeExposure mode Display Shooting situation Programmed Auto Manual Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto Correct exposure EV under EV over Setting the Flash ModeCondition in which Flash mode can be set Exposure status Control panel Selectable Exposure Compensation values Setting Indication CharacteristicsCanceling Exposure Compensation Standard sensitivity is selected Adjusting SensitivityCanceling sensitivity setting Operations for Zooming Playback Mode ˘Playback Playback Operation Taking a Closer Look Zooming Thumbnail Playback-how it works Deleting photographsPlayback Thumbnail Playback Advanced Operation Deleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback Manual Focus To Cancel Manual Focus mode No subject detail for Autofocus system Conflicting or confusing subject detailMovie Shooting Mode Movie Playback Mode Quick Delete Operation in Movie Playback modeWhen the first frame is displayed as a still image While movie is in progress Full-Screen Review Mode Quick Review ModeVarious operations in Quick review mode Completing the Quick review mode Histogram display Viewing Additional Picture InformationBasic display screen Detailed information display Sync Terminal Displaying the Shooting Menu Setting Shooting MenusChoosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus Mode Check points Moving from page to Using the Command Dial to Make a SelectionSelect the menu item with the Multi selector White Balance Metering Preset White BalanceCharacteristic Shooting situations Options Description Continuous Ultra HS and Movie mode Off Best Shot Selector off Best Shot Selector Option Description Image AdjustmentSaturation Control Slide Copy Adapter Lens AE Lock User SettingExposure Options Exposure Compensation Exposure modeFocus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor AF Area Mode Distance Units Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Number of shots Bracketing order Bracketing CharacteristicsImage Sharpening Auto Bracketing Effect of noise on the recorded image is minimized WB BracketingNoise Reduction Playback SET-UP item Reset ALLShooting SET-UP items Playback Menu items Choosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom Options Displaying the SET-UP Menu ModeSelect the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and press Press ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen Rename Shooting SET-UP Items in mode FoldersOptions Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Auto Off Selecting Brightness and Hue settingsHue Shutter Sound Date Seq. NumbersCF Card Format Formats a CF memory card in the camera Memorize Shooting SET-UP Items only in mode ControlsSetting Func /2 Mode button or Func Exposure Compensation button Start-up Position Variable PowerZoom Options Digital Tele Info. txt Video ModeDisable delete Shot Confirm Lamp Select the menu item Playback MenusDisplaying the Playback Menu Choosing from the Playback Menu example Delete Deleting selected photographs Reset Trns/PrintPlayback Menu Deleting All Images Frame Intvl Playback of photos taken in Ultra HS modeSlide Show Start Protecting selected images Cancel protection on imagesCanceling hiding of images Protect Print Set options Cancel print order on imagesPrint Set Selecting images to be printed and designating print status Transferring all images Setting Auto TransferCanceling auto transfer Auto Transfer Pressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the left Playback SET-UP MenusDisplaying the Playback SET-UP Menu Select the Playback SET-UP menu item Playback SET-UP Menu items Connections 152 153 For information on Selecting a Language, see p Connect the video cable provided Connecting to an AC Adapter optionalConnecting to a television or VCR Video output connector USB connector Complete the Connection session Connecting to a computerConnecting to a Computer via the USB Interface 159 Reading Photographs from Memory Cards Info.txt Image files and folders-naming Usable CF memory cards Optional Accessories Caring for Your Camera Other Troubleshooting COOLPIX995 Error MessagesProblem Solution Insert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted Error Messages CCD Specifications Canceling Auto Power Off Auto Power OffActivating Auto Power Off Index 47, 54 Index32, 135 44, 54 Nikon Corporation