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

Image mode

White balance

Metering

ISO sensitivity

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

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Contents

Reference Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark Information Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only 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 Handle the camera strap with care Turn off in the event of malfunctionNever place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Keep out of reach of children Vii Observe caution when handling the battery Use appropriate cables ViiiCD-ROMs Flash Coolpix S9300 Coolpix S9200 Interface Cables ModificationsNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off Using the camera overseasLocation name data of this camera Table of Contents Xiii Table of Contents Xiv E28 E27E31 E33 Xvi Parts of the Camera Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations USB/audio/video output Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Controls Used in Playback Mode Camera and Basic Operations Shooting ModeMonitor Movie options normal Eye-Fi communication102, E83 Playback Mode Shooting mode Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback ModeBasic Operations Selecting Images for Playback When Using Shooting Mode Using the Rotary Multi SelectorWhen Displaying Menus When Using Playback Mode Tab Selects the playback mode A78 Using Menus the dButtonIf a Tab Is Not Displayed Shooting menu When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages Switching Between TabsAttaching the Camera Strap Selecting Menu Items Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 1 Insert the BatteryBattery rechargeable Li-ion Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover High Temperature Caution Removing the BatteryPreparation 1 Insert the Battery Camera cannot be turned on Preparation 2 Charge the BatteryPrepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Understanding the Charge Lamp Charging Using Computer or Battery ChargerAC Power Source Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Press the power switch to turn on the cameraBattery Level Turn the Camera On Turn the Camera On Power Saving Function Auto OffTurning the Camera On and Off Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Clock Battery Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingDaylight Saving Time Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images See The Monitor A6 for more information Select a Shooting ModeRotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode Select a Shooting ModeUSpecial effects mode A57 Auto mode A36 Shoot with basic camera operations 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 Press the shutter-release button all the way Focus and Shoot When the Subject Is Close to the CameraAutofocus To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Press the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Displaying Shooting Information 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 the multi selector Hor Ito select Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Operating the Erase Selected Images ScreenDelete Unwanted Images Page Shooting Features Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeOptions Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode A auto mode, the following option settings can be changed Subject tracking Auto ModeFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously View a Description Help Information of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesXScene auto selector A39 Black and white copy a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode SettingsCharacteristics of Each Scene Mode Night landscape Backlighting YMdSports YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits Hand-held YMi Dusk/dawn YMf Party/indoorYMh Sunset YMu Food YMm Fireworks show YMl Museum Zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position OFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionSingle One picture is captured at a time YMs 3D photography Viewing 3D PhotographyCamera cannot record 3D movies Your TV or monitor to ensure proper use Shooting ends Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling FacesFrame the picture and wait for the subject to smile Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces Changing Smart Portrait Mode SettingsOptions Available in the Smart Portrait Menu Releasing the Shutter Manually Using Skin Softening When AF area mode is set to Face priority default Continuous Shooting Mode Burst ShootingFrame the subject and shoot See Continuous Menu A55 for more information Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode Changing Continuous Shooting Mode SettingsContinuous Shooting Mode Burst Shooting Continuous Shooting Options Options Available in the Continuous Shooting Menu Pre-shooting Cache Special Effects Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Special Effect Slider Changing Special Effects Mode SettingsSpecial Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting NSelf-timer a Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorMFlash mode a Available Functions Press H m flash mode on the multi selector Using the Flash Flash ModesFrame the subject and take a picture Effective Range of the Flash Lowering the Flash Raising the FlashAvailable Flash Modes Auto flash U auto, V auto with redeye Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode Setting Self-timer n10s and n2s are not available Using the Self-timerSelf-timer starts, and the number Press the shutter-release button all Way Macro Mode Setting Using Macro ModeMacro mode icon F is displayed Memory even if the camera is turned off Selector Switches between Brightness Exp. + Adjust the brightness, vividness, or hueOperating the Creative Slider Use the multi selector as explained below Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Creative Slider Settings Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationAdjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Using the Histogram Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selector Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationPress the multi selector to select a compensation value Press the kbutton to apply Compensation value List of the Default Settings A60 A63 A64 A68 XA39 Flash mode Self-timer Macro mode ExposureA40 A41 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality Changing the Image Size Image Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Changing the Image Size Image ModeP4608×3456 R3264×2448 Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions Features That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyMode is set to Subject tracking Shot Focusing on the Subject Focusing on the Subject Using Face DetectionViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Faces Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus LockPosition the subject at the center of the frame Playback Features Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Switching Between Playback ModesAvailable Playback Modes Play A30 See Favorite Pictures Mode E9 for more information Press Hor Ito select a mode and then press the kbuttonAuto sort mode Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback You can configure the following functions Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuEffects are Soft, Selective color, Cross screen Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Insert the plug straight Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterHdmi mini connector Type C Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX 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 CableImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the Computer Transfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Recording and 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 b e movie-record button to start Movie recording Press the b e movie-record button again to end recording Recording Movies Recording HS High Speed Movies Maximum Movie LengthFunctions Available in Movie Recording Following option settings can be changed Adjusting the volume Press the cplayback button to select playback modePlaying Back Movies Press the kbutton to play back a movie Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only Using GPS/Electronic Compass Coolpix S9300 only Select On and press the kbutton Starting GPS Data RecordingPress the dbutton Press the dbutton Mz GPS options tab A11 Mgps options Starting GPS Data Recording Pictures with Recorded Position Information Off ChangingtheGPSorElectronicCompassSettingsGPSOptionsMenu Card using End log in Create log General Camera Setup General Camera Setup 100 Setup MenuHand-held selected, Easy panorama or 3D Photography 101 Setup Menu 102 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Playing and Deleting Images Captured UsingFor a Auto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode Shooting Menu Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing BackWNormal XWide End, the shooting ends Guide When the guide showing the shooting point reachesExample of moving the camera Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing BackFollowing operations can be performed with the playback Controls at the top of the monitor while playback is paused Frame the subject Using 3D PhotographyPress the shutter-release button to take First picture Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter Taking 3D Pictures Using 3D Photography Playing Images in a Sequence Sports A42 or Continuous in the Pet portrait A48 scene modeOr Continuous H 60 fps in the continuous shooting menu A55 Sequence Display Options Deleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequenceErase entire sequence All images Sequence, including the image that is displayed Are deleted 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 E10 Favorite Pictures ModePlaying Back Images in Albums E11 To cancel removal, select NoRemoving Images From Albums E12 Changing the Favorites Album IconPress H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton E13 Auto Sort ModeUse the multi selector to select a category and then Press the kbutton to play back images in the selected Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode CategoriesE14 Portrait*, Night portrait*, or Party/indoor E15 List by Date Mode Editing Still Images Editing FeaturesE16 Miniature effect and Painting Editing Still Images E17Restrictions on Image Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies E18 KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Setting level, and press the kbuttonPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Confirm the results E20 Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonPFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Confirm the result and press the kbutton GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageDesired copy size, and press the kbutton E21 Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyE22 Image Size When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable When connecting using the included audio/video cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E23 When Nothing Appears on the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E24 E25 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintPrinting Pictures Take pictures Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCamera is automatically turned on E26 Be printed, and press the kbutton Printing Individual ImagesChoose Copies and press the kbutton Choose Paper size and press the kbutton Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Printing Multiple ImagesChoose Start print and press the kbutton Printing starts Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum E29Number of copies up to nine per picture Numeral indicating the number of copies to be Paper Size E30Print all images Monitor display returns to that shown in step Editing Movies Edited movie is saved To cancel the saving, choose NoExtracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point Editing Movies E32 Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode White Balance Adjusting HueOption Description AAuto default setting BPreset manual BPreset manual, then press the k button Using Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the k button to measure the white balance value Metering Matrix defaultE35 Metering Area E36 Continuous ShootingISO Sensitivity You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus AF Area ModeE37 E38 Press the kbutton to cancel the registration Subject Using Subject TrackingE39 If the camera focuses on the focus area when Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeE40 Choose how the camera focuses Smile Timer Image Mode Image Size and QualitySmart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Blink Proof Off default setting Disables blink proofE42 Smart Portrait Menu APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback MenuChoose the pictures up to a maximum E43 Playback Menu E44 List by date mode Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort modeE45 Deleting All Print Orders Use the multi selector to choose Start, BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart E47 Press the cbutton Playback mode M dbutton A11 MdProtectProtect Image Selection Screen Follow the procedure described below to select imagesPress Hor Ito set on or OFF images or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selection E49 FRotate ImageRotated Counterclockwise Rotated Clockwise Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MhCopySelect a copy option and press the k button E51 XChoose Key Picture CSequence Display OptionsE52 Message Memory contains no images Movie Options Movie MenuNormal Speed Movies E53 HS Movies Open with HS FootageE54 Movie Menu Press the b e movie-record button to start recording Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MoviePress the b e movie-record button to end recording E55 HS Movie E5610 s Playback 40 s Slow motion playback No sound Min Fast motion playback No sound E57 Wind Noise Reduction E58 GPS SettingsGPS Options Coolpix S9300 only GPS Options Coolpix S9300 only Updating the A-GPS FileE59 POI Display E60 Create Log Record the Log of Moving Information When log recording is completed, select EndE61 Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MCreate log E62 Select Save log, and press the kbuttonTo Erase Log Data Log Data To Erase Log Data View LogE63 Press the dbutton MzGPS options tab A11 MView log 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 E70 Monitor SettingsPhoto info 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 Mztab A11 MPrint date Off Vibration Reduction is not enabled Well as when shooting still imagesVibration Reduction E73 E74 When AF area mode is set to Subject trackingMotion Detection E75 AF Assist E76 Enable or disable the digital zoomDigital Zoom Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsAuto Off Setting Auto Off 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 E80 Charge by Computer Charge Lamp E81 Blink Warning Portrait A42 Night portrait when Tripod is selected A43Did someone blink? Screen E82 Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorE83 Supported Eye-Fi Cards Filmstrip Reset AllE84 Basic Shooting Functions E85 E86 Setup MenuSpecial Effects Menu Movie Menu Others E87 E88 Firmware VersionDisplays the current camera firmware version Press the dbutton A11 Mz tab MFirmware version Selected images File and Folder NamesE89 E90 E91 Optional Accessories E92 Error MessagesDisplay Cause/Solution Yes Backup the data to a computer before formatting Error MessagesE93 Format card? E94 Whether the memory card is inserted E95 E96 Specifications Data Coolpix S9300 only TroubleshootingCaring for the Products Caring for the Camera Camera Caring for the Products Caring for the Products Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera Terms and Conditions Contractor Manufacturer/ Supplier Name Governing Law. The above terms Great Britain Behörden entnommen2010 Greece Hungary Italy F10 Power, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingSee Error Messages E92 for more information Problem Cause/Solution BElectronically Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingF12 F13 Shooting Issues F14 F15 Playback Issues F16 Cannot select F17Printer to select paper size Paper size with E27 F18 GPS Coolpix S9300 only Nikon Coolpix S9300/S9200 Digital Camera SpecificationsF19 Fireworks show scene mode SpecificationsF20 4000 1/120 s Continuous H 120 fps Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12Charging AC Adapter EH-69P F21 F22 Supported Standards Index SymbolsNumerics F23 F24 F25 Telephoto zoom 27 Thumbnail playback F26Subject tracking E38, E39 Sunset h F27 Nikon Corporation FX2B0211