Nikon COOLPIXS550P user manual Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode, Frame the subject and shoot

High Sensitivity Mode

Shooting in the High Sensitivity Mode

In high sensitivity mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

1Enter high sensitivity mode by pressing ein shooting mode, selecting B(use the multi selector), and then pressing k.

High sensitivity

2Frame the subject and shoot.

When people’s faces (front view) are recognized the camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double focus area.

When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are recognized the camera

automatically selects the focus area (one of

nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.

10 High Sensitivity Mode

See AF area mode (A 94) or “Face Priority” (A 96) for more information about Face Priority.

BNotes on High Sensitivity Mode

•This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended.

•Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy.

•Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.

D Options that can be used in High Sensitivity

Settings can be changed for Flash mode (A 28), Self-timer (A 30), Macro mode (A 31) and Exposure Compensation (A 32).

Pressing the d in high sensitivity mode allows you to change the settings for all options in
shooting menu (except ISO Sensitivity) (A 85).	33