User manual NIKON COOLPIX 5400

En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and Quick Time are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Read This Manual First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii­vi. Before You Begin Next, read "Before You Begin" to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names of camera parts. First Steps Know where everything is? Steps." Basic Photography Now you are ready to take pictures and view them in the monitor. You can then try your hand at creative composition as described in "Taking Pictures in Scene Mode," or learn more about flash and focus mode settings. More on Photography Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, read "More on Photography" for information on fine-tuning camera settings for more challenging shots. More on Playback See "More on Playback" for information on viewing pictures on the camera, on TV, on a computer, and printing pictures. Movies Read "Movies" to learn more about shooting and viewing movies. Then set up your camera as described in "First Menu Guide Refer to the "Menu Guide" for information on camera menus. Technical Notes "Technical Notes" covers optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and camera specifications. i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Observe caution when using the camera strap Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and removing the battery. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Before replacing the battery, turn the product off and make sure the poweron lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion batteries (supplied) or six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries (available separately). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble batteries. · Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat. ii · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. · The camera grip may become noticeably warm when the camera is used with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39) from the subject. When using the viewfinder When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken to not put your finger in your eye accidentally. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. iii Cautions To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration in the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs. Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while the AC adapter (available separately) is connected. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. iv Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found E5400 to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can CAUTIONS radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Modifications installed and used in accordance with the The FCC requires the user to be notified instructions, may cause harmful interfer- that any changes or modifications made to ence to radio communications. However, this device that are not expressly approved there is no guarantee that interference by Nikon Corporation may void the user's will not occur in a particular installation. authority to operate the equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 v Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions copied or reproduced The government has issued cautions on Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copies or reproductions of securities iscoins, securities, government bonds, or sued by private companies (shares, bills, local government bonds, even if such checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter copies or reproductions are stamped passes, or coupon tickets, except when "Sample." a minimum of necessary copies are to be The copying or reproduction of paper provided for business use by a company. money, coins, or securities which are Also, do not copy or reproduce passcirculated in a foreign country is proports issued by the government, licenses hibited. issued by public agencies and private Unless the prior permission of the groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as government has been obtained, the passes and meal coupons. copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copygovernment is prohibited. righted creative works such as books, The copying or reproduction of stamps music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, issued by the government and of cerdrawings, movies, and photographs is tified documents stipulated by law is governed by national and international prohibited. copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. vi Table of Contents How to Read This Manual ................................................................................ For Your Safety ................................................................................................ Cautions .......................................................................................................... Notices ............................................................................................................ Before You Begin .............................................................................................. Introduction ..................................................................................................... Parts of the Camera ......................................................................................... The Monitor ................................................................................................. The Mode Dial ............................................................................................. The Shutter-Release Button .......................................................................... (Monitor) Button ............................................................................. The Using the Menus.............................................................................................. Viewing the Menus ...................................................................................... Making a Selection....................................................................................... First Steps .......................................................................................................... Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................ Inserting Memory Cards................................................................................... Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................... Basic Setup ...................................................................................................... Basic Photography ............................................................................................ Mode ............................................................................ Taking Pictures in Step 1 -- Select Mode ............................................................................ Step 2 -- Frame the Picture ........................................................................... Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot............................................................................. Step 4 -- View the Results ............................................................................. Flash Photography ........................................................................................... Focusing Near and Far...................................................................................... Self-Timer Mode .......................................................................................... Exposure Compensation................................................................................... Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ......................................................................... Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................... More on Photography ...................................................................................... Controlling Exposure........................................................................................ P: Programmed Auto.................................................................................... S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................ A: Aperture-Priority Auto ............................................................................. M: Manual ................................................................................................... Image Quality and Size..................................................................................... Image Quality............................................................................................... Image Size ................................................................................................... Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M) ................................................................................ i ii iv v 1 2 4 6 8 9 9 10 10 11 13 14 16 18 20 23 24 24 26 28 31 32 34 35 36 37 44 47 48 49 50 51 52 54 54 55 58 vii Table of Contents White Balance (P, S, A and M) .......................................................................... Continuous (P, S, A, and M) ............................................................................. Sharpening, Contrast, and Color (P, S, A, and M) ............................................. Image Sharpening ........................................................................................ Image Adjustment........................................................................................ Saturation Control........................................................................................ Metering (P, S, A, and M) ................................................................................. More on Focus (P, S, A, and M)......................................................................... Focus Options .............................................................................................. Manual Focus............................................................................................... More on Playback ............................................................................................. Viewing Pictures on the Camera....................................................................... Quick Review and Playback .......................................................................... Photo Information ........................................................................................ Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback............................................. Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ........................................................... Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo .................................................... Creating Small Copies: Small Picture............................................................. Viewing Pictures on TV..................................................................................... Viewing Pictures on a Computer ...................................................................... Printing Pictures ............................................................................................... Movies ............................................................................................................... Recording Movies ....................................................................................... Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ..................................................................... Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... Menu Guide....................................................................................................... The Shooting Menu ......................................................................................... White Balance .............................................................................................. Metering ...................................................................................................... Continuous .................................................................................................. Best Shot Selector (BSS)................................................................................ Image Adjustment........................................................................................ Saturation Control........................................................................................ User Setting ................................................................................................. Image Quality and Size ................................................................................. Sensitivity ..................................................................................................... Image Sharpening ........................................................................................ Lens ............................................................................................................. Exposure Options ......................................................................................... Focus Options .............................................................................................. Zoom Options .............................................................................................. 60 63 65 65 66 67 68 69 69 72 73 74 74 76 78 79 80 81 82 83 86 87 88 90 92 93 94 96 96 96 97 98 98 98 100 100 100 101 103 105 105 viii Table of Contents Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options ..................................................... Auto Bracketing ........................................................................................... Noise Reduction ........................................................................................... Reset............................................................................................................ My Menu ..................................................................................................... CF Card Format............................................................................................ The Playback Menu .......................................................................................... Delete .......................................................................................................... Folders ......................................................................................................... Slide Show ................................................................................................... Protect ......................................................................................................... Hide Image .................................................................................................. Print Set ....................................................................................................... Auto Transfer ............................................................................................... Move Image ................................................................................................. CF Card Format............................................................................................ Small Pic ...................................................................................................... The Setup Menu .............................................................................................. Language ..................................................................................................... Date............................................................................................................. Folders ......................................................................................................... Monitor Options .......................................................................................... Seq. Numbers .............................................................................................. Shutter Sound .............................................................................................. Auto Off ...................................................................................................... CF Card Format............................................................................................ Controls ....................................................................................................... Shot Confirmation ....................................................................................... info.txt ......................................................................................................... USB.............................................................................................................. Video Mode ................................................................................................. Reset All....................................................................................................... Date Imprint................................................................................................. Firmware Version.......................................................................................... Technical Notes.................................................................................................. Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ Caring for Your Camera ................................................................................... Error Messages................................................................................................. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... Specifications ................................................................................................... Index ................................................................................................................. 106 109 111 112 113 114 115 116 118 123 125 126 127 129 131 133 133 134 135 135 135 136 138 139 140 140 141 143 143 144 144 144 145 145 147 148 149 151 153 156 158 ix x Before You Begin Read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the symbols and conventions used in this manual, camera controls and displays, and menu operations. Introduction....................................... Parts of the Camera .......................... Using the Menus ............................... 2 4 10 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX5400 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Before You Begin Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not approved by Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. 2 Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support · For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) This camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. Exif Version 2.2 This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2 (Exif Print), a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers. Before You Begin 3 Parts of the Camera (flash mode) button ( 33) Before You Begin Command dial (exposure compensation)/ (voice memo) button ( 36, 80) Shutter-release button ( 9) Eyelet for camera strap ( 5) Built-in microphone ( 80, 89) Mode dial ( 8) FUNC. button ( 141) Accessory shoe ( 106, 148) Photocell ( 108) Eyelet for camera strap ( 5) Viewfinder ( 26) Built-in Speedlight ( 32) Lens ( Power switch ( 14, 16) Self-timer lamp ( 35) 26) Power-on lamp ( 14, 16) Battery-chamber cover ( 14) USB (digital I/O) connector 84) (under cover; Tripod socket Audio/video (AV) out connector (under cover; 82) Battery-chamber cover latch ( 14) Speaker ( 80, 92) 4 Diopter adjustment control ( 27) Viewfinder ( Red ( ) lamp ( 28) Green (AF) lamp ( 9,28) 26) AE/AF-L button ( 30, 142) Zoom buttons ( Before You Begin 26, 78, 79) DC-in connector (under cover; 15) Monitor ( 6, 27) ( (menu) button 10) (quick review)/ (small picture) button ( 74, 81) ( (monitor) button 9) Center button ( 11) Multi selector (focus mode)/ MF (manual focus)/ (self-timer)/ (delete) button ( 31, 34, 35, 72) Memory card slot cover ( 16) Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Repeat for the second eyelet. 1 2 N ik o n N ik o n The Lens Cap When replacing or removing the lens cap, press the tabs on either side of the cap to release the latch ( 1 ). To avoid losing the lens cap, use the cord provided to attach it to the camera as shown ( 2 ). 1 2 3 4 5 Parts of the Camera The Monitor During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens, together with icons indicating the status of various camera settings (see opposite). The monitor is also used to display pictures during quick review ( 74) and playback ( 75). 0° Before You Begin 90° 180° Fold out to use Range of rotation Frame self-portraits* Stow on camera body Storage position (monitor turns off) * When swivelled to point in same direction as the lens, the monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final picture. Using the Monitor Do not apply excessive force to the monitor when it is folded out from the camera body. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the hinge that connects the monitor to the camera. When the Monitor Is in the Storage Position The only controls that can be used when the monitor is off are the shutter-release and zoom buttons (optical zoom only). To use digital zoom ( 26) and other camera controls, fold the monitor out. 6 Parts of the Camera The following indicators appear in the monitor during shooting: 5 1 2 3 6789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 and 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 Before You Begin 29 30 31 32 4 17 18 modes 33 P, S, A, and M modes 1 Recording indicator .................29 2 Self-timer indicator..................35 3 Exposure compensation ..........36 4 Shooting mode .................25, 38 5 Zoom indicator........................26 Folder name..........................135 6 "Date not set" icon* ...............21 7 Exposure lock..........................30 8 Focus mode ............................34 9 Flash-ready indicator ...............28 10 Flash mode .............................33 11 Battery level indicator..............18 12 Focus indicator........................28 13 Image size...............................56 14 Image quality ..........................56 15 Number of exposures remaining/ length of movie.................25, 88 16 Shutter speed..........................50 17 Aperture .................................51 18 Date imprint indicator ...........145 19 User Setting bank....................98 20 Continuous shooting mode.....63 21 Metering mode .......................68 22 Bracketing indicator ..............109 Best Shot Selector (BSS)...........97 Noise reduction.....................111 23 Lens converter setting ...........101 24 Exposure mode .......................48 25 Ultra HS recording indicator ....64 26 Manual focus display...............72 27 Spot metering exposure target ...............................................68 28 Flash mode for optional Speedlights ...........................108 29 White balance.........................60 30 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency).....58 31 Image adjustment/black-andwhite indicator..................66, 67 32 Focus areas .............................70 33 Exposure display......................53 * Appears when camera clock has not been set. 7 Parts of the Camera The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the " " mark next to the mode dial. Before You Begin Exposure Mode ( 48) P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. A shooting menu is available which grants access to advanced settings such as metering and image sharpening. Scene ( 38) Choose from fifteen "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Movie ( 88) Choose from three movie modes. Auto ( 24) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Playback ( 75) Play pictures back in the monitor. WB ( 60) Display a menu of white balance options. SET UP ( 134) Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. ( 56) Display a menu of image quality and size options. ISO ( 59) Display a menu of sensitivity (ISO equivalency) options. 8 Parts of the Camera The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Before You Begin The The (Monitor) Button button controls the monitor. Monitor shows view through lens only Monitor shows current settings and view through lens Monitor off , P, S, A, ( and M only) The monitor turns off automatically when face down on the camera body. 9 Using the Menus Viewing the Menus To view the menu for P, S, A, M, , to the desired setting and press the mode will be displayed in the monitor. , or mode, rotate the mode dial button. The menu for the current Before You Begin 1 2 MY MENU Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustment Saturation control User setting Show all menus Select mode. Menu for current mode displayed. When the mode dial is rotated to SET UP, , ISO, or WB, the menu for the selected mode will automatically be displayed in the monitor. SET-UP En Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 Menu for selected mode displayed. No menu is available in mode. Exiting the Menus To exit the menus and return to shooting or playback, press the button. To exit the menu displayed when the mode dial is set to SET UP, , ISO, or WB, rotate the mode dial to another setting. Taking Pictures while Menus Are Displayed , and modes, the monitor will show the view through the In P, S, A, M, camera lens when the shutter-release button halfway. To take a picture, press the shutter-release button all the way down. The menus will be displayed again when shooting ends. 10 Making a Selection Use the multi selector to make a selection from the menus. Before You Begin 1 SET-UP 2/3 CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt USB Video mode Reset all 2 SHOT CONFIRMATION On Off Highlight menu item. Display options. 3 SHOT CONFIRMATION On Off 4 SET-UP 2/3 CF card format Controls Shot confirmation info.txt USB Video mode Reset all Highlight option. Make selection.* * Selection can also be made by pressing multi selector to right. · The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a selection from a sub-menu. · To go back one step, press the multi selector to the left. · If the menu has more than one page of options, press the multi selector up or down to scroll to the next page. 11 12 First Steps This chapter details the steps you will take before using the camera for the first time. Inserting Batteries ............................ 14 For more on batteries and alternative power sources, see: · Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ( 148) Inserting Memory Cards ................... For more on formatting memory cards, see: · The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format ( 114) 16 Checking the Battery Level .............. Basic Setup ........................................ To learn more about camera setup options, see: · The Setup Menu ( 134) 18 20 13 Inserting Batteries A Nikon EN-EL1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is included with the camera. Charge the battery as necessary using the battery charger provided (about two hours are required to charge an EN-EL1 battery when no charge remains). For more information, see the documentation provided with the battery charger. Note that EN-EL1 batteries must be charged before first use. First Steps 1 2 3 4 Turn the camera off Check that the power-on lamp is off. Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the battery-chamber latch to the open position ( ; 1 ) and flip the battery-chamber cover open ( 2 ). 1 EN-EL 2CR5 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the label inside the battery chamber. Close the battery-chamber cover Close the battery-chamber cover ( 1 ) and slide the latch to the closed position ( ; 2 ). Be sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched. 14 Read Battery Warnings Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages ii­iv and 150 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Replacing Batteries Before removing or inserting batteries, make sure that the camera is off. Do not open the battery chamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit. To remove the battery, open the battery chamber cover as described in Step 2 on the preceding page and slide the battery out. Alternative Power Sources · To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-53 AC adapter or an EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger ( 148), which doubles as a battery charger for EN-EL1 batteries. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. · The camera can also be powered by a six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery. We recommend buying 2CR5 (DL245) batteries as a back-up power source. Insert 2CR5 batteries as shown at right. 1 EN-EL 2CR5 First Steps 15 Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on CompactFlashTM memory cards. 1 2 Eje Eje t button Eject button j ject tton tto t Turn the camera off Check that the power-on lamp is off. First Steps Front Direction of insertion Terminals Open the memory card slot cover 3 Insert the memory card Check that the eject button is all the way down, then insert the memory card in the direction of the arrow as shown in the label on the underside of the memory card slot cover. Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure that the card is in the correct orientation. 4 Close the memory card slot cover 16 Closing the Card-Slot Cover If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be sure the eject button is down before inserting memory cards. Formatting Memory Cards The memory card supplied with the camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see "Shooting Menu Options: CF Card Format" ( 114). Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. Press the eject button to pop it up ( 1 ), then press it again to partially eject the card ( 2 ). The card can then be removed by hand. Note that memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards. Approved Memory Cards In addition to the card provided with your camera, the following memory cards have been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera: Nikon SanDisk EC-CF SDCFB SDCFH Ultra 4× USB 8× USB 12× USB 16× USB 24× USB/WA (Write Acceleration) USB All capacities 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB First Steps Lexar Media Renesas Technology Compact FLASH HB28 (Hitachi) Microdrive DSCM 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 10512 (512MB), 11000 (1 GB) Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. 17 Checking the Battery Level 1 2 3 Select mode First Steps Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light. Check the battery level in the monitor For information on opening the monitor, see "Parts of the Camera: The Monitor" ( 6). Display NO ICON Meaning Charge sufficient for normal operation. Low battery; fewer shots can be taken consecutively in "continuous" mode. Ready spare battery. WARNING ! ! BATTERY Battery exhausted. Replace with EXHAUSTED fully-charged battery. The power-on lamp will blink when the "battery exhausted" warning is displayed. 18 Auto Power Off (Standby Mode) If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are displayed), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the batteries (when the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes). The camera can be reactivated by: · Pressing the shutter-release button halfway button · Pressing the button to display the menu for the current mode · Pressing the · Pressing the button to enter quick review · Rotating the mode dial to select a new mode The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the setup menu ( 140). The camera will not enter standby mode when connected to a computer ( 83). First Steps 19 Basic Setup Before using the camera for the first time, choose a language for camera menus and messages and set the camera clock to the correct time and date. First Steps 1 SET-UP En Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 2 SET-UP En Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 Rotate mode dial to SET UP and turn camera on. Highlight Language. 3 LANGUAGE De Deutsch En English Fr Français Es Español 4 LANGUAGE De Deutsch En English Fr Français Es Español Display options. Choose language from Deutsch (German), English, Français (French), (Japanese), or Español (Spanish). 1/3 5 SET-UP En Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 6 SET-UP En Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 Return to setup menu. Highlight Date. The Clock Battery When the main batteries are installed or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of back-up power. The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary. 20 7 DATE Y M D 8 DATE Y M D First Steps Display DATE menu. Edit Year. 9 DATE Y M D 10 DATE Y M D Select Month. Repeat steps 8­9 to edit remaining items. Highlight Y M D. 11 DATE Y M D 12 SET-UP En Language Date Folders Monitor options Seq. numbers Shutter sound Auto off 1/3 Choose order in which Year, Month, and Day will be displayed. Return to setup menu. The Icon If the ("date not set") icon ( 7) flashes in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode, the date and time have not been set or the clock battery is exhausted. Set the camera clock as described above. Still pictures taken before the clock has been set will have a time stamp of "0000.00.00 00:00," movies a time stamp of "2003.01.01 00:00." Setting the Clock from Nikon View (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only) If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP ( 83), Nikon View (version 6.0.0 or later) can be used to set the camera clock to the same time and date as the computer. See the Nikon View Reference Manual for details. 21 22 Basic Photography This chapter covers the basics of taking pictures and playing them back. It also describes how to take pictures in scene mode. Taking Pictures in Step 1 Select Mode .................... Mode ( 24) 8) 24 For more about the mode dial, see: · Before You Begin: The Mode Dial ( Step 2 Frame the Picture ( Step 3 Focus and Shoot ( 26) 28) For more about focus options, see: · Basic Photography: Focusing Near and Far ( 34) · More on Photography: More on Focus ( 69) For information on using the self-timer, see: · Basic Photography: Focusing Near and Far ( 34) Step 4 View the Results ( For more about playback, see: · More on Playback ( 73) Flash Photography .................................... Focusing Near and Far .............................. Exposure Compensation........................... Taking Pictures in Scene Mode................. 32 34 36 37 31) 23 Taking Pictures in Basic Photography Mode This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto) mode. In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. Step 1 -- Select Mode 1 2 3 Remove the lens cap Rotate the mode dial to Turn the camera on A beep will sound and the power-on lamp will light. The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens. Autofocus ( Mode) When the monitor is on in mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When the monitor is off, the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. P, S, A, and M Modes In addition to the options available in mode, P, S, A, and M modes offer control over shutter speed and aperture, manual focus, and such shooting menu settings as white balance and sensitivity (ISO equivalency), allowing settings to be adjusted for more challenging shots. See "More on Photography" ( 47) and "The Shooting Menu" ( 94). 24 Flash mode Choose from six options depending on lighting and your creative intent ( 32). The flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. No icon is displayed in auto mode. Image size Choose from six options depending on how picture will be used ( 55). The default setting is (2592 × 1944). Image quality Choose from four options depending on how picture will be used ( 54). The default setting is NORMAL. Shooting mode The current shooting mode or scene selection is displayed here. Shutter speed Aperture Number of exposures remaining The number of pictures that can be stored on a memory card depends on the capacity of the card and the current image quality and size. Number of Exposures Remaining If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message "OUT OF MEMORY" will be displayed in the monitor. No further pictures can be taken until: · a new memory card is inserted ( 16) · pictures are deleted ( 116) It may also be possible to take additional pictures at a lower image quality or size ( 54). HI Image Quality HI image quality is only available in P, S, A, and M modes ( 54). Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to delay shutter release by three or ten seconds. See "Basic Photography: Focusing Near and Far" ( 34). 25 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Step 2 -- Frame the Picture A 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor A or the viewfinder B . Don't Block the Shot To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash window. Basic Photography B 2 Zoom out Zoom in Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed Digital zoom Frame the subject The camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 4 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 16 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor: · Press the button to zoom out from the subject, increasing the area visible in the frame. button to zoom in on the · Press the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame. · When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the button down for about two seconds will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn yellow, and the green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Use the and buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press until the zoom indicator turns white. 26 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Monitor or Viewfinder? Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the final picture will appear. This is particularly useful when the image in the viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will appear in the final picture, for example when: · the subject is close to the camera (particularly if the range is 50 cm/1´8 or less) · digital zoom is in effect ( 26) · image size is set to 2592 × 1728 ( 55) · an optional converter lens is mounted on the camera ( 148) Use the viewfinder when the monitor has been turned off to save power ( 9), or when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor. Framing Pictures in the Viewfinder · At ranges of 1.5 m/4´11 or less, use the smaller of the two frames in the viewfinder display. · In mode, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame, shown by the focus brackets in the viewfinder. When framing pictures in the viewfinder, make sure the focus brackets are over the subject before pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Viewfinder Focus If the focus brackets in the viewfinder seem blurred, the viewfinder is not in focus. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the brackets are in sharp focus when your eye is to the viewfinder. Using the Diopter Control When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken to avoid accidentally putting your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Digital Zoom In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. Digital zoom is not available when the monitor is off or in the storage position. Basic Photography Small frame Focus brackets 27 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot 1 Red ( ) lamp Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check focus and flash. Focus is indicated by the green AF (autofocus) lamp next to the viewfinder and the focus indicator in the monitor. Flash status is shown by the red (flash-ready) lamp next to the viewfinder and the flash-ready indicator in the monitor. On Blinks (red lamp only) Off On Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Briefly lift finger from shutter-release button, then try again. Flash off or not required. Subject in focus. Red ( ) lamp/ flash-ready indicator Basic Photography Green (AF) lamp Flash-ready indicator Focus indicator If Both the Green and Red Lamps Blink If the green (AF) and red ( ) lamps blink together, an error has occurred. Check the message displayed in the monitor ( 151). Green (AF) lamp/ focus indicator Camera unable to focus on subject in focus area. Using 29), focus on focus lock ( Flickers another subject at same distance, then recompose picture and shoot. 28 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode 2 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly. Basic Photography More on: Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock Autofocus performs best when: · There is contrast between the subject and the background. Autofocus may not perform well if, for example, the subject is the same color as the background. · The subject is evenly lit. Autofocus does not perform well when: · The focus area contains objects at different distances from the camera. For example, autofocus may not perform well with objects inside a cage, because the bars of the cage will be closer to the camera than the main subject and both the bars and the main subject will be in the focus area. · The main subject is very dark (the subject should not, however, be too much brighter than the background). · The subject is moving rapidly. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, the green (AF) lamp will flicker when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use focus lock (see overleaf) to focus on another subject at the same distance, or use manual focus ( 72). Continued on page 30 During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink and a (recording) or (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor. The camera can continue to take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the green (AF) lamp is blinking or the or icon is displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. When the Monitor Is Off When the monitor is off, pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus. 29 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode More on: Autofocus and Focus/Exposure Lock (continued from page 29) If the subject is not in the active focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the picture may be out of focus. To focus on a subject that will not be in the active focus area in the final composition, use focus lock: Basic Photography 1 Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. 2 Check the green (AF) lamp With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check that the green (AF) lamp glows steadily, indicating that the subject is in focus. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 3 Recompose the picture Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway, recompose the picture. Do not change the distance between camera and subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance. 4 Take the picture Smoothly press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot. Locking Focus between Shots To take a series of pictures without stopping to adjust focus, keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway between shots. The AE/AF-L Button Focus and exposure can also be locked by pressing the AE/AF-L button. By default, the AE/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure. When AE-L is selected for the Controls > AE-L, AF-L option in the setup menu ( 142), the AE/AF-L button will lock only exposure, while pressing the shutter-release button halfway will lock only focus (select AF-L to assign focus lock to the AE/AF-L button and exposure lock to the shutter-release button). This can be used with spot, center-weighted, or spot AF area metering ( 68) to meter one area of a high-contrast subject while focusing on another. 30 Taking Pictures in Auto Mode Step 4 -- View the Results 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to The most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. View additional pictures To view additional pictures, press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll quickly to the desired frame. To return to shooting mode, rotate the mode dial to . Basic Photography Viewing Pictures Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card. Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor: 1 SELECTED IMAGES Erase 1 image(s)? No Yes 2 SELECTED IMAGES Erase 1 image(s)? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes (to exit without deleting picture, highlight No and press center of multi selector). Delete picture and return to playback. 3 Done 31 Flash Photography Select a flash mode according to lighting conditions. The following options are available: Basic Photography Option NO ICON Auto How it works When to use it Flash fires when lighting Best choice in most situations. is poor. Use when subject is not in range of flash, to capture natural lighting, or where Flash will not fire even flash photography is prohibited. If red Flash Cancel when lighting is poor. ( ) lamp flickers, care should be taken to (off) prevent blur. Auto with red-eye reduction Pre-flash fires before main flash, minimizing "red eye" caused by flash reflecting from retina. Use for portraits (works best when subject is well within range of flash and looking at pre-flash). Not recommended when quick shutter response is required. Anytime Flash Flash fires whenever pic- Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows and ture is taken. back-lit subjects. (fill flash) Use to capture both subject and backAuto flash combined with ground at night or under dim light. Care should be taken at slow shutter slow shutter speeds. speeds to prevent blur. Slow sync As for slow sync, except that flash does not fire Creates effect of stream of light behind Rear-curtain until just before shutter moving objects. Care should be taken sync at slow shutter speeds to prevent blur. closes. Speedlight Options/Repeating Flash The Speedlight opt. item in the shooting menu for P, S, A, and M modes provides options for controlling the built-in and optional Speedlights ( 148). To capture a moving object multiple times in a single frame, choose mode M, set shutter speed to BULB or TIME, and select On for Speedlight opt. > Repeating flash ( 107). Use of a tripod is recommended. Optional Speedlights Optional flash accessories can be mounted on the camera's accessory shoe ( Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency; 58) A sensitivity setting of 400 is not recommended when using the flash. 4). 32 To choose a flash mode: button until desired mode Press displayed in monitor. Basic Photography Flash Range Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the flash has a range of 0.5 ­ 4.5 m/1´8 ­ 14´9 (Auto ISO). The range at maximum zoom is 0.5 ­ 2.8 m/1´8 ­ 9´2 (Auto ISO). At ranges of 0.5 m (1´8) or less, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject. When using the flash at short range, play pictures back after shooting to check the results. The Flash-Ready Light A short pause is required between exposures for the flash system to charge. If the red ( ) lamp next to the viewfinder blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the flash is charging. Lift your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. Low Battery If the built-in Speedlight fires while the (low battery) icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while the flash system charges. Keep the Flash Window Clear Keep your fingers and other objects away from the flash window and photocell. If a shot seems dark even though the flash has fired, you may have accidentally blocked the flash window. Check that the flash is unobstructed and try again. When Lighting Is Poor When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ) or set to slow sync ( ) or rear-curtain sync ( ), shutter speed slows and pictures may be blurred. At speeds below ¼ s, the shutter-speed indicator in the monitor will turn yellow to indicate that pictures may be affected by "noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, bright pixels. Noise can be reduced by turning noise reduction on ( 111). At speeds slower than 1 30 s, we recommend using a tripod or resting the camera on a steady, level surface. 33 Focusing Near and Far Choose a focus mode according to your subject and composition. Option NO ICON Autofocus How it works When to use it Basic Photography Camera automatically adjusts focus Use when subject is 50 cm according to distance to subject. (1´8) or more from lens. Focus is fixed at infinity; AF lamp and focus indicator light whenever Use when shooting distant shutter-release button is pressed scenes through foreground objects such as windows. halfway. Flash is disabled. Infinity Camera can focus on objects as Use for close-ups. Macro close-up close as 1 cm (0.4) to lens. Combines autofocus (see above) at distances of 1 cm (0.4) or more with shutter-release delay of 10 s or 3 s. Use for self portraits or to prevent pictures from blurring when shutter-release button is pressed. Self-timer To choose a focus mode: button until desired mode Press displayed in monitor. Macro Close-Up Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. To focus as close as 1 cm (0.4) to the lens, zoom the camera out until the icon in the monitor turns green. Manual Focus For information on manual focus, see "More on Photography: Manual Focus" ( 72). 34 Self-Timer Mode The self-timer is generally used for self-portraits or when taking low-light or close-up shots without a flash, when it prevents pictures from being blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer option, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. Basic Photography 1 2 Press ( ) button until and icons are displayed in monitor. Adjust settings and frame picture. Check focus. 3 Start timer. Press once for delay of about 10 s, twice for delay of about 3 s. Press a third time to turn self-timer off. Count-down timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until shutter is released. The Self-Timer The Continuous option in the shooting menu is automatically set to Single while the self-timer is on. The self-timer is not available in movie mode or when Fireworks show is selected in the scene-mode menu. Manual Focus Select the self-timer before choosing a focus distance. Choosing another focus mode will automatically cancel manual focus. 35 Exposure Compensation To obtain the desired results with certain compositions (for example, when large areas of the frame are very bright, very dark, or contain areas of high contrast), it may be necessary to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. This can be done using exposure compensation. Exposure compensation can be set to values between ­2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 3 EV. To choose a value for exposure compensation, press the button and rotate the command dial: Compensation displayed in monitor at values other than ±0. Check image in monitor before shooting. Basic Photography To cancel exposure compensation, choose a value of ±0. In and modes, exposure compensation will be reset to ±0 when the camera is turned off or the mode dial is turned to another setting. Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brightly lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative values when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject. This is because the camera, in order to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure, tends to lower exposure when the frame is very bright and raise exposure when the frame is very dark, which can make naturally bright subjects look dim and naturally dark subjects appear over-bright, or "washed out." 36 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of fifteen "scenes," each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. Scene Portrait Party/Indoor Night portrait Beach/Snow Landscape Sunset Night landscape Museum Fireworks show Close up Copy Back light Panorama assist Sports Dusk/Dawn Description Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out 39 clearly while background details are softened. Use to capture background details or the effects of 39 candlelight and other indoor lighting. Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop. 39 Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, 39 and sunlit expanses of water. Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in sky40 scapes, forests, and other landscape shots. Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and 40 sunrises. Use when taking landscape shots at night. Use where flash photography is prohibited. 40 41 Basic Photography Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a 41 firework. Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, 41 insects, and other small objects. Use to copy text and line drawings. 42 Use when light is coming from behind the subject, 42 throwing their features into shadow. Use to take a series of pictures that will later be joined 42 on a computer to form a panorama. Use for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidly-mov43 ing subjects. Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural 43 light before sunrise and after sunset. Shooting in Scene Mode Turn the monitor on before shooting in scene mode. 37 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode To select a scene: 1 2 Portrait Basic Photography Select . Display scene menu. 3 Landscape 4 Choose scene.* Current selection shown by large icon and caption. Make selection and return to shooting mode. Selected scene shown by icon in monitor. button to exit with- * Scene can also be selected by rotating command dial. Press out changing current selection. Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash ( ; 32) 34). These restrictions are noted on the pages that or focus mode ( ; follow. Camera Shake At slow shutter speeds, pictures may be blurred. In this section, precautions appropriate for avoiding blur are indicated by stars: hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body use tripod or rest camera on flat, level surface HI Image Quality HI image quality ( 54) is not available in mode. Autofocus ( Mode) In mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 38