Nikon S2700 Shooting Features

Shooting Features

This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available when using each 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 take.

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Features Shooting

Contents

Page Trademark Information Page Introduction Read This First About This Manual Other Information Information and Precautions Life-LongLearning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Images About the Manuals Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices For Your Safety WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Charge by computer Use appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flash Avoid contact with liquid crystal Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Wash hands after handling Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION Table of Contents Page Page Page Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Lens cover closed Page Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode The Monitor Photo info Auto info Monitor settings Shooting Mode Playback Mode Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Using the Multi Selector Menu Screen Using Menus (the dButton) CIf Tabs are not Displayed Switching Between Tabs Selecting Items Attaching the Camera Strap Page Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Preparation 1 Insert the Battery BInserting the Battery Correctly Removing the Battery BHigh Temperature Caution BNote About the Battery Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp BNote About Charging AC Adapter CCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger CAC Power Supply Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card B Inserting the Memory Card BFormatting a Memory Card BNote About Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off CPower Saving Function (Auto Off) Setting Display Language, Date and Time Daylight Saving Time CChanging the Language or the Date and Time Setting CThe Clock Battery CImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes CFeatures That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode Step 3 Frame a Picture CUsing a Tripod Using the Zoom Digital Zoom CDigital Zoom and Interpolation Step 4 Focus and Shoot BNote on Recording Images and Saving Movies BSubjects Not Suitable for Autofocus BNote About Face Detection CWhen the Subject Is Close to the Camera CAF-assistIlluminator and Flash Step 5 Play Back Images CViewing Images CMore information Changing How Images Are Displayed Playback Zoom Image Thumbnail Display/Calendar Display Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images BNotes About Deleting Images CDeleting the Last Image Captured while in Shooting Mode Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen CSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion Page Shooting Features Shooting Features A(Auto) Mode Face priority Changing A(Auto) Mode Settings Shooting Menu Options in A(Auto) Mode CFeatures That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) CDisplaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display) Changing Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode and Features Page Page Page Page Page Page Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) BNotes About Smart Portrait Mode CAuto Off in Smile Timer Mode CSelf-timerLamp CReleasing the Shutter Manually Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings Smart Portrait Menu Options Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Using the Flash (Flash Modes) CEffective Range of the Flash Available Flash Modes CThe Flash Mode Setting CRed-eyeReduction Using the Self-timer n10s n2s Using Macro Mode BNote About Using the Flash CNote About Autofocus CThe Macro Mode Setting Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) CExposure Compensation Value Default Settings Page Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) CImage Mode CNumber of Exposures Remaining Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously BNotes About Digital Zoom Face Detection Scene auto selector Portrait Night portrait BNotes About Face Detection Function BViewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection Skin Softening •Scene auto selector, Portrait (A40) or Night portrait (A41) scene mode Glamour retouch BNotes About the Skin Softening Function Focus Lock Center Page Playback Features Playback Features Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback Available Playback Modes Switching Between Playback Modes Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer Your Imaging Toolbox Page Transferring Images to the Computer BConnecting the USB Cable Viewing Images CStarting ViewNX 2 Manually Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Movie options mVGA (640×480) nHD 720p (1280×720) BRecording Movies BNote About Autofocus for Movie Recording BNotes About Camera Temperature CMovie Options and Maximum Movie Length CFunctions Available with Movie Recording Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) Movie Playback Operation during Movie Playback Adjusting the Volume Deleting a Movie File BNote About Movie Playback Page General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Page Page EReference Section Shooting Menu Additional Information Reference Section Using Panorama Assist BNotes About Panorama Assist CRIndicator CPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker CMore Information Favorite Pictures Mode Adding Images to Albums Viewing Images in an Album Removing Images from Albums BNote About Deleting Images in Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums BNotes About Icons for Albums Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories BNotes About Auto Sort Mode List by Date Mode BNotes About List by Date Mode Editing Images (Still Images) Editing Functions BNotes About Image Editing CRestrictions on Image Editing COriginal and Edited Images kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting:Enhancing Brightness and Contrast All BNotes About Glamour Retouch pFilter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects gSmall Picture: Reducing Image Size aCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy CImage Size CCropping the Image in its Current “Tall” Orientation Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) BIf Images are not Displayed on the TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) BNotes About Power Source CPrinting Images Connecting the Camera to a Printer BIf the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed Printing Images One by One Copies Start print Printing Multiple Images Print selection Page CPaper Size The Shooting Menu (for A(Auto) Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) BNotes About White Balance Preset Manual Preset manual White balance Measure BNote About Preset Manual Continuous BSS Single BNotes About Continuous Shooting BNote About BSS BNote About Multi-shot16 ISO Sensitivity Fixed range auto BNotes About ISO sensitivity BISO Color Options BNote About Color Options AF Area Mode BNotes About AF Area Mode Using Subject Tracking BNotes About Subject Tracking Mode Autofocus Mode CAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Smart Portrait Menu Skin Softening Smile Timer Blink Proof The Playback Menu aPrint Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Print order Select images Page BNotes About Print Order BNotes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information CCanceling Existing Print Order CPrint Date bSlide Show Start BNotes About Slide Show dProtect Selecting Images Select images •Copy>Selected images (E46) Select an image •Delete>Erase selected images (A33) fRotate Image EVoice Memo Recording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos BNotes About Voice Memos hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) BNotes About Copying Images C“Memory contains no images.” Message The Movie Menu Movie Options Wind Noise Reduction Welcome Screen Time Zone and Date Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone Time zone 2Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton CwHome Time Zone CDaylight Saving Time CImprinting the Date on Images Monitor Settings Photo Info Page Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) BNotes About Print Date CPrint Date and Print Order Motion Detection BNotes About Motion Detection AF Assist Digital Zoom Sound Settings BNote About Sound Settings Auto Off 30 s 1 min Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Formatting the Internal Memory Format memory Language Video Mode NTSC PAL Charge by Computer BNotes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer BNotes About Charging with Connection to a Computer CCharge Lamp Blink Warning BNote About Blink Warning Page Eye-FiUpload BNotes About Eye-FiCards CEye-Ficommunication indicator Reset All Reset Basic Shooting Functions Shooting Menu Scene Mode Smart Portrait Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Others Reset all Firmware Version Image/Sound File and Folder Names DSCN0001 .JPG Panorama assist Copy Selected images Optional Accessories Error Messages Page Page Page Page Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Camera BKeep Dry BDo Not Drop BHandle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care BNotes on the Monitor The Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply Page Shooting Page Page Playback Page Specifications Page Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL19 Charging AC Adapter EH-70P BSpecifications Supported Standards Exif version PictBridge Index