Nikon COOLPIXSP500BLK Autofocus Mode, Flash Exp. Comp, 101, Choose how the camera focuses

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes)

Autofocus Mode

Set to j, k, l or mMd(Shooting menu) MAutofocus mode

Choose how the camera focuses.

ASingle AF (default setting)

The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

BFull-time AF

The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

CNote on Autofocus Mode

This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A104) for more information.

DAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording

Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (A166) in the movie menu (A163).

Flash Exp. Comp.

Set to j, k, l or mMd(Shooting menu) MFlash exp. comp.

Flash compensation is used to adjust the flash output by ±2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background.

-0.3 to -2.0

The flash output is reduced from –0.3 to –2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to prevent unnecessary highlights or reflections.

0.0 (default setting)

The flash output is not adjusted.

+0.3 to +2.0

The flash output is increased from +0.3 to +2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to make the main subject of the frame appear brighter.

When flash compensation is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting (A8). When 0.0 is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed.

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