Nikon S2 User Manual

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viiiThe Movie Menu 143Reset Movie Options... 145Slow Motion...

80tAttach an optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter to the cameraUSB connector to copy images to, or control the camera from,smartphone or tablet devi

81t4Take pictures remotely.Once a wireless connection is estab-lished, the smart device will displaythe view through the camera lens; thecamera will d

82tUploading Pictures to a Smart DeviceFollow the steps below to upload photos from the camera to asmart device. Movies can not be selected for upload

83t5Download the photo to the smart device.Launch the Wireless Mobile Utility on the smart device andfollow the on-screen instructions to download the

84t3Press J.Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog willbe displayed.4Select Ye s .5Select the camera SSID on the smart device.Select

85IIMore on PlaybackPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback (0 25). The information displayed can beselected usin

86I❚❚ Detailed infoStill imagesMovies1 234765813121415111610 927171819252623 2124 20222827252623 2124 20221 2 46513123029141731 Shooting mode2 Frame n

87IAFolder and File NumbersPhotographs are stored as files with names containing a four-digitnumber between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in as

88ITo view pictures in “contact sheets” of 4, 9, or 16 images, press Jwhen a picture is displayed full frame and rotate the multi selec-tor counterclo

89ITo view pictures taken on a selected date, rotate the multi selec-tor counterclockwise when 16 pictures are displayed (0 88).The following operatio

ixShutter Button AE Lock...166Flicker Reduction...

90ITo zoom in on a photograph, display it full frame and press Jand rotate the multi selector clockwise. Playback zoom is notavailable with movies or

91IPictures can be deleted from the memory card as describedbelow. Note that once deleted, pictures can not be recovered; pro-tected images, however,

92IRate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Rat-ing is not available with protected images.1Select a picture.Display a picture in

93I1Select the type of image used in the show.Highlight the desired option and press J.Slide ShowsTo view a slide show of the pictures onthe memory ca

94I2Adjust display times and audio settings.Adjust the following options:3Select Start.Frame interval Choose how long each still image is displayed.Mo

95IThe following operations can be performed while a slideshow is in progress:The options shown at right are dis-played when the show ends. SelectResu

Q96QConnectionsInstall the supplied software to copy pictures to your computerfor viewing and editing. Before installing the software, confirmthat you

97Q3Exit the installer.Click Ye s (Windows) or OK (Mac) when installation is com-plete.4Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.Windows MacClic

98QSystem RequirementsThe system requirements for ViewNX 2 are:WindowsCPU• Photos: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, Core Series; 1.6 GHz orbetter • Movies (p

99QMacCPU• Photos: Intel Core or Xeon series• Movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or better; Intel Core i5or better recommended when viewing movies with

xTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this

100QTransferring Pictures1Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.Choose one of the following methods:• Direct USB connection: Turn the cam

101Q2Start the Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a pro-gram, select Nikon Transfer 2.3Click Sta

102QViewing PicturesPictures are displayed inViewNX 2 when transfer is com-plete.❚❚ Retouching PhotographsTo crop pictures and performsuch tasks as ad

103QConnect the camera to a television for playback.High-Definition DevicesA type D High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable(available separa

104Q❚❚ HDMI Device ControlTo control the camera remotely from a device that supportsHDMI-CEC (High-Definition Multimedia Interface–ConsumerElectronics

105QSelected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printerconnected directly to the camera.Connecting the PrinterConnect the camera using the sup

106QPrinting Pictures One at a Time1Display the desired picture.Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Rotate the multiselector clockwise to zoom i

107Q3Start printing.Highlight Start printing and press J to start printing. Tocancel before all copies have been printed, press J again.

108QPrinting Multiple Pictures1Display the PictBridge menu.Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display(0 105).2Choose an option.Highlight on

109QCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe DPOF print order option is used tocreate digital “print orders” for Pict-Bridge-compatible printers and

xiAFollow the instructions of airline and hos-pital personnel. This camera transmitsradio frequencies that could interferewith medical equipment or ai

o110oThe Playback MenuTo display the playback menu, press G and select Playback.The playback menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Descri

111oD-LightingBrighten shadows in dark or back-lit photos, creating a retouched copy that is saved separately from the unmodified original.— 114Resize

112oSelecting Multiple ImagesChoosing the options listed below dis-plays an image selection dialog. Press 4or 2 to highlight pictures (only picturesto

113oIf On is selected, pictures will be displayed immediately aftershooting. To view pictures when Off is selected, press the K but-ton.Choose whether

114oApplied to selected images, D-Lighting creates copies that havebeen processed to brighten shadows. Use to retouch dark orbacklit JPEG photographs

115oCreate small copies of selected JPEG pho-tographs (NEF/RAW images can not beresized; 0 125). Select Choose size andchoose a size from 1280×856; 1.

116oCreate cropped copies of selected JPEG photographs (NEF/RAWimages can not be cropped; 0 125).The selected image will be displayed witha default cr

117oIf On is selected, 4 and 2 can be used during playback zoom toselect faces detected with face priority. If Off is selected, 4 and2 can be used wit

118o3Pause the movie on opening or closing frame.4Delete the unwanted frames.Press 1 to delete all frames before(Choose start point) or after (Choosee

119oCombine up to eight 4-second movies into a single movie (4-sec-ond movies are recorded using the 4-second movie option inadvanced movie mode; for

xii• When the battery is not in use,attach the terminal cover and storein a cool, dry place.• The battery may be hot immedi-ately after use or when th

120oCombine the movie segments of up to eight NMS-format MotionSnapshots (0 129) into a single movie.1Select Motion Snapshots.2Combine the selected Mo

121iiThe Shooting MenuTo display the shooting menu, press G and select Shooting.The shooting menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Descri

122iNumber of shots savedChoose the number of shots selected by the Smart Photo Selector (0 58).5 127Movie before/afterChoose when the movie portion o

123iActive D-LightingAvoid loss of detail in highlights and shadows.On 132Long exposure NRReduce noise in long time-exposures.Off 133Optical VRChoose

124iSelect Ye s to reset the options in the shooting menu and othershooting settings to default values (0 121, 183).The options in the exposure mode

125iChoose a file format and compression ratio for photographs.Choose the size of photographs.* Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divid

126iANEF (RAW)The option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW)images. NEF (RAW) images can be viewed on the camera or using so

127iChoose the frames Active Selection (0 54) records to temporarystorage, the length of time over which the frames are captured,and the default numbe

128iChoose whether the movie portions of Motion Snapshots endwhen the shutter-release button is pressed all the way or about0.6 s after (0 64). If 1.6

129iChoose the file format for Motion Snapshots (0 64).Choose amount of softening applied to pictures taken with Softselected in creative mode. You ca

xiii• No part of the manuals includedwith this product may be repro-duced, transmitted, transcribed,stored in a retrieval system, or trans-lated into

130iAdjust saturation and vignetting for pictures taken with Toycamera effect selected in creative mode.❚❚ SaturationChoose from High, Normal, and Low

131iReduce distortion caused by the optical characteristics of thelens. The options available depend on the type of lens attached.If the following opt

132iActive D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadowsfor natural contrast. Use with high contrast scenes such as abrightly lit outdoor vie

133iPhotographs taken at slow shutter speeds are automatically pro-cessed to reduce “noise” (bright spots, randomly-spaced brightpixels, or fog), slig

134iSelect On to enable electronic vibration reduction in MotionSnapshot mode (0 64), when filming movies in auto and cre-ative modes, and when HD mov

135iAFocus ModeThe options available vary as shown below.Menu Focus modeShooting AF-A (default), AF-S, AF-C, MFMovies0 HD movie, 1 Fast motion, 2 Jump

136iManual FocusManual focus can be used when autofocus does not produce thedesired results.1Select manual focus.2Choose a magnification.3Display the

137i4Focus.Rotate the multi selector until the sub-ject is in focus. Rotate the multi selec-tor clockwise to increase the focusdistance, counterclockw

138iChoose how the focus area for autofocus is selected.AF-Area ModeeAuto-areaThe camera automatically detects the subject and selectsthe focus area.c

139iFocus LockWhen Single AF is selected for Focus mode (0 134), focus lockcan be used to change the composition after focusing on thesubject in the c

xivNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested andf

140iChoose On to enable face priority (0 28).When On is selected, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light to illuminatepoorly-lit subjects if:•

141iChoose a flash control mode for the built-in flash.Flash Control1 TTLFlash output is adjusted automatically in response to shoot-ing conditions (i

142iFlash compensation alters flash outputfrom the level suggested by the camera,changing the brightness of the main sub-ject relative to the backgrou

143((The Movie MenuTo display the movie menu, press G and select Movies.The movie menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Description Defau

144(1 The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame wheny Slow motion is selected in advanced movie mode.2 Face detection is not availa

145(Select Ye s to reset the options in the movie menu to default val-ues (0 143).Choose a frame rate for slow-motion movies (0 48). The fasterthe fr

146(Choose a frame size and frame rate for movies recorded in autoand creative modes and when HD movie is selected in advancedmovie mode (0 48).Frame

147(Adjust movie sound recording settings for the built-in micro-phone.❚❚ MicrophoneSelect Microphone off to disable sound recording. Selectingany oth

)148)The Image Processing MenuTo display the image processing menu, press G and selectImage processing.The image processing menu contains the followin

149)Select Ye s to reset the options in the image processing menu todefault values (0 148).White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the co

xvNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cop-ied or reproduc

150)Fine-Tuning White BalanceOptions other than Preset manual can be fine-tuned as follows:1Display fine-tuning options.Highlight an option other than

151)Preset ManualPreset manual is used to record and recall custom white balancesettings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate forlight s

152)3Measure white balance.When the camera is ready to measurewhite balance, a flashing L will bedisplayed. Before the indicator stopsflashing, frame

153)DAuto Power OffWhite balance measurement will end without a new value beingacquired if no operations are performed for the time selected for Autop

154)The camera’s sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to theamount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the lesslight needed

155)Choose how the camera processes photographs.Modifying Picture ControlsExisting preset and custom Picture Controls (0 159) can bemodified to suit t

156)2Adjust settings.Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desiredsetting and press 4 or 2 to choose avalue. Repeat this step until all set-tings have been ad

157)❚❚ Picture Control SettingsQuick adjustMute or exaggerate the effect of theselected Picture Control (note that thisresets all manual adjustments).

158)APrevious SettingsThe line under the value displayed in the Pic-ture Control setting menu indicates the pre-vious value for the setting. Use this

159)The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modifiedand saved as custom Picture Controls.Edit/SaveTo create a custom Picture Control, sel

xviAVC Patent Portfolio LicenseTHIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONALAND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO

160)3Save the Picture Control.Highlight a destination (C-1 throughC-9) and press J to save the customPicture Control and return to theimage processing

161)To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card, orto delete custom Picture Controls from the memory card, selectLoad from/save to card

g162gThe Setup MenuTo display the setup menu, press G and select Setup.The setup menu contains the following options:G buttonOption Description Defaul

163g* Available only when optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter is attached.HDMI device controlChoose whether remotecontrols for HDMI-CECdevices to w

164gSelect Ye s to reset all setup menu options other than Flickerreduction, Time zone and date, and Language to default val-ues.Select Ye s to form

165gAdjust the following display options.Display BrightnessPress 1 or 3 to choose a value for moni-tor brightness. Choose higher values tobrighten the

166gSelect On to mute the sounds made by the camera duringshooting.Highlight items and press 2 to select ordeselect. Select AF to sound a beep whenthe

167gReduce flicker and banding in the display and in movies whileshooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor lighting. Choose afrequency which matches

168gChange time zones, set the camera clock,choose the date display order, or turndaylight saving time on or off (0 19).Choose a language for camera m

169gPhotographs taken while On is selected contain information oncamera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automaticallyduring playback or when

xviiDUse Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesOnly Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for usewith your Nikon digital camera are engineered

170gCheck and optimize the camera image sensor and image proces-sors if you notice unexpected bright spots in your pictures (notethat the camera comes

171nnTechnical NotesRead this chapter for information on compatible accessories,cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error mes-sage i

172nUnderwater flash unitsUnderwater Speedlight SB-N10: Use with the optional WP-N3waterproof case.Software Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing pac

173nApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use inthe camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recom-m

174nAttaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power connec-tor and AC adapter.1Ready the camera.Open

175n4Connect the AC adapter.Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on ACadapter (q) and the EP-5E power cable to the DC socket (w).A P ic

176nStorageIf the camera will not be used for an extended period, removethe battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal coverin place.

177nDo not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks orvibration.Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction i

178nCleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently removedust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the cam-

179nDo not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at thesun or other strong light source for an extended period. Intense lig

To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read allinstructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be readby all who use the product.Ca

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180n• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its chargewhen used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement.Purchas

181nThe following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in eachmode.❚❚ C Auto, u Best Moment Capture, v Advanced Movie, and z Motion Snapshot

182n❚❚ w Creative ModeIn the table below, creative modes are represented by the following icons: 4 creative palette, 5 HDR, q soft, r miniature effect

183nDefaults for the options in the playback, shooting, movie, imageprocessing, and setup menus may be found on pages 110, 121,143, 148, and 162, resp

184nThe following table shows the number of pictures or amount ofmovie footage that can be stored on a 16GB SanDisk SDSDQXP-016G-J35 UHS-I microSDHC c

185n❚❚ HD, Fast-Motion, Jump-Cut, and 4-Second Movies1 HD movies only. Fast-motion, jump-cut, and 4-second movies arerecorded at 1080/30p.2 For inform

186nIf the camera fails to function as expected, check this list of com-mon problems before consulting your retailer or Nikon repre-sentative.Battery/

187nShooting (All Modes)The camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or format the memory card.The shutter-release is disabled:• The battery is exha

188nShooting (P, S, A, and M Modes)MoviesFlicker or banding appears in movies or in the display: Choose a Flicker reduc-tion setting that matches the

189nPlaybackMiscellaneous“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:• Select On for Rotate tall (0 113).• Th

1ssIntroductionBefore using your camera for the first time, confirm that thepackage contains the items listed in the User’s Manual.Before You Begin

190nThis section lists the error messages that appear in the display.Error MessagesMessage Solution 0(Shutter-speed or aperture display flashes)If the

191nThis memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged; insert a different card.• Use an approved card. 173• Format the card. If the problem per-sis

192n* See the printer manual for more information.Failed to update lens firmware. Try again after turning the camera off and on.Turn the camera off an

193nNikon 1 S2 Digital CameraSpecificationsTypeType Digital camera with support for interchangeablelensesLens mount Nikon 1 mountEffective angle of vi

194nShooting modesC auto; w creative, with a choice of the follow-ing options: P, S, A, M, 4 creative palette, 5 HDR,q soft, r miniature effect, s se

195nFocusAutofocus Hybrid autofocus (phase-detection/contrast-detect AF); AF-assist illuminatorLens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single AF (AF-S); continuo

196nMovieMetering TTL metering using image sensorMetering method • Matrix• Center-weighted: Meters 4.5 mm circle in center offrame• Spot: Meters 2 mm

197n• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged bat-tery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Ima

198nMH-29 battery chargerRated input AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 0.2 ARated output DC 8.4 V/0.6 ASupported batteries Nikon EN-EL22 rechargeable Li-ion bat

199nSpecifications subject to change without notice. Nikon will not be held liablefor damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may c

2sTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controlsand displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this sectionand refer to it as you

200n❚❚ 1 NIKKOR Lenses1 NIKKOR VR 10–30mm f/3.5–5.6 PD-ZOOM1 NIKKOR 11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6Lens mounting markLens cover CPU contactsZoom ringZoom ringLens

201n1 NIKKOR lenses are exclusively for Nikon 1 interchangeable lensformat digital cameras. The angle of view is equivalent to a35 mm format lens with

202nASupplied Accessories• 40.5 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-N40.5 (for use with the 1 NIKKOR11–27.5mm f/3.5–5.6)• Rear Lens Cap LF-N1000AOptional Acc

203n❚❚ The Optional FT1 Mount AdapterRead this section for information on using the optional FT1mount adapter. Before proceeding, be sure that you hav

204nIf AF-S or AF-C is selected for Focus mode and the lens sup-ports autofocus with manual override, you can focus usingautofocus and then keep the s

205nThe Electronic RangefinderNote that with some subjects, the in-focus indicator (I) may bedisplayed when the camera is not in focus. Check focus in

206nPrecautions for Use• Lenses over 380 g (13.4 oz) should be supported at all times. Donot hold the camera or carry the camera by the strap withouts

207n❚❚ Supported Standards• DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) isa standard widely used in the digital camera industry to

208nATrademark InformationMac and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the UnitedStates and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Win

209nBattery LifeThe number of shots or movie footage that can be recorded withfully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery,tempera

3sThe Camera Body (Continued)* Camera does not support TA-N100 tripod mounting spacer.2110113457612 13891 Monitor ...

210nSymbolsC (Auto mode) ...7, 22w (Creative mode) ...7, 32u (Best moment capture mode) . 7, 54v (Advanc

211nAuto-select AF ... 134Available settings ... 181BBasic info ...

212nFlash range ...79Flash-ready indicator ...78Flexible program ...

213nNeutral ... 155Nikon Transfer 2 ... 101NMS ...

214nSoft ...33, 129Sound settings ...166Speaker ...

No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ

4sThe Monitor* Available only when Detailed is selected for Display > Shooting in thesetup menu (0 165).Note: Display shown with all indicators lit

5sThe Multi SelectorThe multi selector and J button are usedto adjust settings and navigate the cam-era menus.Multi selectorSettings: &Access the

6sThe G ButtonThe shooting mode and most shooting,playback, and setup options can beaccessed from the camera menus. Pressthe G button to display the m

7s❚❚ Choosing a Shooting ModeTo display the shooting mode menu,press the G button, highlight Shoot-ing mode, and press J. Use the multiselector to hig

8s❚❚ Using the Menus1Select an item.2Select an option.Use the multi selector (0 5) to navigatethe playback, shooting, movie, imageprocessing, and setu

9sThe & (Feature) Menu1Select an item.2Select an option.To display the feature menu and adjustcamera settings or access playbackoptions, press &am

iGetting the Most from Your Camera 0 iiTable of Contents 0 ivsIntroduction 0 1zTaking and Viewing Photographs 0 22yRecording and Viewing Movies 0 45RO

10s1Attach the camera strap.Attach the strap securely to the two camera eyelets.2Charge the battery.Insert the battery into the charger q and plug the

11sDThe Battery and ChargerRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xii and 177–180 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temp

12s3Insert the battery and a memory card.The camera stores pictures on microSD, microSDHC, andmicroSDXC memory cards (available separately; 0 173).Bef

13sDInserting and Removing Batteries and Memory CardsAlways turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteriesor memory cards. Note that the b

14sARemoving Batteries and Memory CardsAfter turning the camera off, confirm thatthe memory card access lamp (03) is offand open the battery-chamber/m

15s4Attach a lens.Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when thelens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in thismanual for i

16sIf the lens supports vibration reduction (VR), vibration reduc-tion can be controlled from the camera (0 133). ADetaching the LensBe sure the lens

17s5Turn the camera on.Press the power switch to turn thecamera on. The power lamp willbriefly light green and the monitor willturn on. If the lens is

18s6Choose a language.ALenses with Retractable Lens Barrel ButtonsThe camera will turn on automatically when the retractable lensbarrel lock is releas

19s7Set the clock.Use the multi selector and J button(0 5) to set the time and date. Notethat the camera uses a 24-hour clock.Press 4 or 2 to highligh

iiGetting the Most from Your CameraTake photos with the shutter-release button.See page 7 for more informa-tion.Shutter-release buttonShoot movies wit

20sAThe Camera ClockThe camera clock is less accurate than most watches and householdclocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time piec

21s8Check the battery level and memory card capacity.Check the battery level and numberof exposures remaining in the moni-tor.❚❚ Battery Level❚❚ Numbe

z22zTaking and Viewing PhotographsThis chapter describes how to take, view, and delete photo-graphs in auto and creative mode.Follow the steps below t

23z3Ready the camera.4Frame the photograph.5Focus.Press the shutter-releasebutton halfway to focus. Ifthe subject is poorly lit, theflash may pop up (

24z6Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest ofthe way down to releasethe shutter and record thephotograph. The memorycard access lamp

25zViewing PhotographsTo end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.Press K to display your most recent pho-to

26zDeleting PicturesTo delete the current picture, press O. Note that once deleted, pic-tures can not be recovered.1Display the photograph.Display the

27zAThe Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camerafocuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

28zAUsing a Zoom LensUse the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger areaof the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible

29zADeleting Multiple PicturesThe Delete option in the playback menu (0 91) can be used to deleteall or selected pictures.ASee AlsoSee page 166 for in

iiiAccessoriesExpand your photographic horizons with a wide variety of inter-changeable lenses and other accessories (0 171).LensesWireless mobile ada

30zLive Image ControlLive image controls let you preview howchanges to each control will affect thefinal photograph. To choose a live imagecontrol for

31zMotion control: Suggest motion by blurringmoving objects, or “freeze” motion tocapture moving objects clearly.Freeze motionBlur motionFreeze motion

32zChoose creative mode to match settings to the subject or situa-tion, take photos using special effects, or control shutter speedand aperture.1Selec

33zChoosing a Mode That Matches the Subject or SituationChoose a creative mode according to the subject or situation:Option DescriptionProgrammed auto

34zAThe & (Feature) Menu (0 9)Pressing & in creative mode displays the items listed below. The itemsavailable vary with the option selected fo

35zTaking Photos in P, S, A, and M ModesP, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutterspeed and aperture. Choose a mode and adjust

36z❚❚ S Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while thecamera automatically selects the aperture that will produ

37z❚❚ AAperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while thecamera automatically selects the shutter speed that will prod

38z❚❚ MManualIn manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.Choosing Shutter Speed and ApertureAdjust shutter speed and aperture withrefe

39z❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)Select a shutter speed of “Bulb” for longtime-exposures of moving lights, thestars, night scenery, or fireworks

ivGetting the Most from Your Camera ...iiAccessories ...

40z2Choose a shutter speed of “Bulb”.Press 2 to highlight shutter speed androtate the multi selector counterclock-wise to select “Bulb”.3Open the shut

41zThe Creative PaletteChoose a creative effect. Rotate the multi selector to choose theeffect while previewing the results in the monitor. The effect

42zHDRDetails in highlights and shadows are preserved using HDR (highdynamic range). Each time the shutter-release button is fullypressed, the camera

43zSelective ColorTake black-and-white pictures in which one hue appears in acolor.1Choose Select color.2Choose a color.3Take pictures.Press the shutt

44zCross ProcessSelect a base hue to take pictures with modified colors.1Select Hue.2Choose a color.3Take pictures.Press the shutter-release button al

45yyRecording and Viewing MoviesUse the movie-record button to record movies in auto, creative,and advanced movie mode.1Turn the camera on.2Choose a s

46y4Start recording.5End recording.Press the movie-record button tobegin recording. A recording indica-tor, the time elapsed, and the timeavailable ar

47y❚❚ Shooting ModeMovies can be recorded in the shooting modes listed below.Movies can not be recorded in best moment capture or MotionSnapshot modes

48y❚❚ Advanced Movie OptionsIn v (advanced movie) mode, the fol-lowing options can be accessed by press-ing & and selecting Advanced movie inthe &

49yAThe & (Feature) Menu (0 9)Pressing & in advanced movie mode displays the items listed below.The items available vary with the type of movi

vOther Shooting Modes 54u Choosing the Moment (Best Moment Capture) ... 54Choosing a Shot Manually (Active Selection)...

50yTaking Photographs During Movie RecordingPress the shutter-release button all theway down to take a photograph withoutinterrupting movie recording.

51yViewing MoviesMovies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 25).Press 3 to start playback.The following operations can be performed:1

52yDeleting MoviesTo delete the current movie, press O. Aconfirmation dialog will be displayed;press O again to delete the movie andreturn to playback

53yASee AlsoSee page 117 for information on trimming unwanted footage frommovies. For information on the frame size and frame rate options avail-able

R54ROther Shooting ModesIn addition to the modes described above, the camera offersu (best moment capture) mode to help with hard-to-time shotsand a z

55R1Select u mode.2Choose Active Selection.3Frame the photograph.Press the G button to display themenus. Highlight Shooting modeand press J, then high

56R4Begin buffering photographs.5Shoot.6Select up to 10 frames.7Save the selected frames.Press J to save the selected frames to the memory card. Theme

57RAActive SelectionAt default settings, the frame recorded at the moment the shutter-release button was pressed all the way down is automatically mar

58RLetting the Camera Choose the Moment (Smart Photo Selector)The Smart Photo Selector helps you capture a fleeting expres-sion on the face of a portr

59R2Choose Smart Photo Selector.3Frame the photograph.4Begin buffering photographs.Press & (feature) to display the &menu. Highlight Best mome

viConnections 96Installing the Supplied Software...96System Requirements...

60R5Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will compare shots recordedto the buffer both before and after

61RASmart Photo SelectorThe camera automatically chooses a scene mode appropriate to thesubject.ABufferingBuffering begins when the shutter-release bu

62R❚❚ Viewing Photos Taken with the Smart Photo SelectorChoosing the Best ShotPress K and use the multi selector to dis-play photographs taken with th

63R❚❚ Deleting PicturesPressing O when a picture taken with theSmart Photo Selector is selected displaysa confirmation dialog; press O again todelete

64RRecord brief movie vignettes with your photographs. Each timethe shutter is released, the camera records a still image andabout 1.6 s of movie foot

65R3Begin buffering.4Shoot.Smoothly press the shutter-releasebutton the rest of the way down. Thecamera will record a photograph,together with about 1

66RAThe & (Feature) Menu (0 9)Pressing & in Motion Snapshot mode displays the following items:1 Shooting mode...

67R❚❚ AudioTo record about four seconds of soundwith Motion Snapshots beginning at thestart of movie recording, use the multiselector and J button to

68RViewing Motion SnapshotsDeleting Motion SnapshotsTo delete the current Motion Snapshot,press O. A confirmation dialog will be dis-played; press O a

69ttMore on PhotographyThis section describes other features you can use when takingpictures.Shoot a continuous series (burst) of photographs.1Display

viiThe Shooting Menu 121Reset Shooting Options ...124Exposure Mode...

70tDContinuous ModeOnly one picture will be taken if the flash fires when I is selected; atsettings of 10, 20, 30, and 60 fps, the built-in flash will

71tThe self-timer is used to delay shutter release until 10 or 2 sec-onds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the waydown.1Display release

72t5Frame the photograph and shoot.Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not betaken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situ

73tExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the valuesuggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.1Display exposure compens

74tUse the built-in flash for additional lighting when the subject ispoorly lit or to “fill-in” (illuminate) back-lit subjects. The built-inflash is a

75t❚❚ Flash ModesThe following flash modes are available in C (auto), q (soft),r (miniature effect), s (selective color), 6 (cross process), and7 (toy

76tManual Pop-up ModesWhen P, S, A, or M is selected in w (creative) mode, the flashmust be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not rais

77t❚❚ Flash ModesThe following flash modes are available when P, S, A, or M isselected in w (creative) mode:• N (fill flash): The flash fires with eve

78tDRaising the FlashWhen using the flash, be sure it is fully raisedas shown at right. Do not touch the flash dur-ing shooting.ALowering the Built-in

79tAUsing the Built-in FlashIf the flash is fired multiple times in quick succession, the flash andshutter may be temporarily disabled to protect the