Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)

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Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

•Macro mode (A 33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

•The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies

depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is at a

position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens.

When the zoom is fully zoomed out, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.) from the lens.

•Hue can be adjusted in the range of the slider displayed on

the left in the monitor. Press the multi selector H to make

 

the image more reddish, or I to make it more bluish. The

 

selected hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s

 

memory even after the camera is turned off.

 

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 45). Press the k

 

button and then press H, I, J, or K to move the focus

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area manually to where the subject is. Press the k button

 

again to lock the selected focus area. Hue and exposure

compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked.

•The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

•As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A 129) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

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Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

•Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

•BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 42).

•As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that

Vibration reduction (A 129) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

•AF-assist illuminator (A 131) does not light.

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Coolpix Digital Camera, S5100 specifications

The Nikon S5100 is a compact digital camera that belongs to the Coolpix series, known for its user-friendly features and impressive performance. Launched as part of Nikon’s effort to cater to both amateur and seasoned photographers, the S5100 brings together a versatile range of attributes that appeal to users seeking portability without compromising on image quality.

One of the standout features of the Nikon S5100 is its 12.1-megapixel sensor. This high-resolution sensor allows for capturing detailed images, ensuring that even when printed in large formats, the photographs retain their clarity and sharpness. The camera is equipped with a 5x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, with a focal length equivalent to 28-140mm in 35mm terms. This versatile lens allows users to capture wide-angle landscapes as well as close-up shots, making it ideal for a variety of photography scenarios.

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