Nikon CoolPix S8200, Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...f timer 2 Use the multi selector to select los or 2s and press the _ button 10s ten seconds Use on important occasions such as weddings 2s two seconds Use to prevent camera shake When _ isselected the camera uses face detection to detect a human face and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile isdetected _ 61 When the shooting mode is set to Pet portrait scene mode I_i pet portrait au...

Page 3: ...before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor The serf timer amp blinks white the timer is counting down About one second before the shutter is released the amp stops blinking and glows steadily When the shutter is rdeased the self timer will be set to OFF To stop the timer before a picture is taken press the shutter rdease button again _ v II_ CQ eo E 6O ...

Page 4: ...e can be used when shooting mode _ 24 is set to I_1 auto mode or the Portrait or Night portrait scene mode _ 39 Smile timer continuous A continuous series of images iscaptured This feature an be used when shooting mode _ 24 is set to continuous shooting mode 1_ 50 1 Press the multi selector _ xt__ self timer To adjust settingsfor creativeslider exposure _ compensation or items in the shooting menu...

Page 5: ...cts that the face framed by the double border is smiling the shutter is automatically released After the camera releases the shutter it will continue to detect faces and smiles and will release the shutter again if it detects a smiling face To end automatic shooting by smile detection set the smile timer to OFF When using smile timer continuous The _ icon is displayed in the shooting screen If the...

Page 6: ...mer Continuous The auto off function _ 95 is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed The camera does not detect any faces The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile When the Self timer Lamp Blinks The self timer lamp blinks slowly when the camera detects a _ce and blinks quickly immediately after the ...

Page 7: ...10 cm 4 in from the lens When the zoom ratio is wider than _ the camera can focus on subjects as close as I cm 0 4 in from the lens _1_ Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in from the camera Autofocus When using macro mode in I_1 auto mode or continuous shooting mode you can focus without pressing the shutter release bu...

Page 8: ...if M 3 Adjust the brightness vividness or hue Slider Usethe mufti selectorasexplainedbelow AV The slider moves Theeffectcan be adjusted _ while confirming the resultsin the monitor The effectcanalso be adjusted by rotating the mufti selector Switchesbetween brightness exposure compensation vividness and hue Formore information on eachitem seethe following Adjusting Brightness ExposureCompensation ...

Page 9: ...ect is applied the camera returns to the shooting screen If brightness is adjusted _ and the compensation value are displayed If vividness is adjusted _ is displayed If hue is adjusted _ is displayed 5 Press the shutter release button to take a picture 66 Creative Slider Settings I_1 auto mode and continuous shooting mode share the same settings for brightness exposure compensation vividness and h...

Page 10: ...er of pixds Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjust tile overall vividness of the image Vividness increases asthe slider is moved up Vividness decreases as the slider is moved down Slider o 5 Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Adjust tile overall hue of the ima...

Page 11: ...e compensation Histogram Exposure compensation value 3 Press theI_ buttonto applythe _ _ compensation value _ _ If you do not press the _ button within a few seconds I the setting will be applied and the menu will disappear _ l When an exposure compensation value other than 0 0 _ _ _ _ l isapplied the value is displayed with the _ indicator in _ _ _ the monitor 4 Press the shutter release button t...

Page 12: ...mpensation dZ365 113 68 I_1 auto _AIITO Off 1 Off Off continuous _ 2 Off3 Off Off EFFECTS off off 0 0 special effects 1 You can turn the self timer and smile timer _ 61 on and off 2 The setting cannot be changed 3 Self timer cannot be used You can turn the smile timer continuous _ 61 on and of Settings applied in I_1 auto mode and continuous shooting mode are saved in the camera s memory even afte...

Page 13: ...0 0 0 0 0 0 02 0 0 0 0 1 _AUTO auto or I_ off can be selected When _AUTO auto is selected the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected 2 The setting cannot be changed 3 Flash is fixed at _ fill flash when HDR is set to Off and is fixed at _ off when HDR is set to other than Off 4 Self timer cannot be used You cars turn the pet portrait auto release 1 _ ...

Page 14: ...ression ratio is approximately 1 4 Best choice in most situations The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 Smaller size than _ F_ J_ or allows more images to be saved The compression ratio is approximateEy 1 8 Suited to display on a computer monitor The compression ratio is approximateEy 1 8 Suited to display on aTV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 or distribution by e mail The compression ratio is a...

Page 15: ...4 61 _ _2048x1536 96 F_1024x768 299 _640x480 813 4608x2592 26 I Ifthenumberofe_ Memory Card 4 GB 470 840 1110 1650 2560 4020 12000 30100 1120 _ _ _o_ow_ _ i Print Size2 cmiin 39x 29 15 x 11 39x 29 15 x 11 34x 25 13 10 28 x 21 11 x8 22 x 16 8 5x 6 5 17 13 7 5 9 x 7 3 5 x 2 5 5 x4 2 x 1 5 39 x 22 I5 x 8 6 osures remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining display shows 9999 2 Print...

Page 16: ...macro mode cannot be used When using Pre shooting cache image mode isfixed at _ _ When using Continuous H 120 fps image mode is fixed at _ When using Continuous H 60 fps image mode is fixed at 11_ image size 280 g60 pixels When using Multi shot 16 image mode is fixed at image size 2560 1920 pixe s When hue is adjusted using the creative slider White balance in the shooting men u cannot be set To s...

Page 17: ... mode is fixed at continuous _ 61 Single AF Autofocus mode When AF area mode is set to Face AF area mode _ 37 priority AF area mode is fixed at Single AF When shooting with Pre shooting cache Print date Continuous _ 50 Continuous H 120 fps or Continuous H 60 fps tile shooting date is not imprinted When Vibration reduction is set to Night landscape _ 41 Tripod it changes to Off Vibration reduction ...

Page 18: ...ut Digital Zoom Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings digital zoom may not be available _ _70 When digital zoom is in effect the camera focuses in the center of the frame Additionally metering automatically switches to center weighted metering 75 ...

Page 19: ...he frame _ 4 Notes About Face Detection The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking Additionally the camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame When the frame includes more ...

Page 20: ...rtrait _ 45 scene mode isselected Skin softening can also be applied to saved images _ 80 o 5 T _1_ Notes About Skin Softening It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting Under some shooting conditions the desired skin softening results may not be achieved and skin softening may be appled to areas of the image where there are no faces If the desired results are not produced swit...

Page 21: ...er I Position the subject in the center of the frame _ oo _o T s 2 Pressthe shutter release button halfway _ Confirmthat the focusareaglows green Focusand exposurearelocked 3 Continue holding down the shutter release button halfway and recompose the picture Besureto maintain the samedistancebetween the cameraand the subject 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the pi...

Page 22: ...Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images R E s 79 ...

Page 23: ...ry _46 or on a memory card in an automatic slide show 011 Protect Protects selected images from accidental deletion _47 Specifies the orientation in which saved images are _4g _L_Rotate image displayed during playback Creates a small copy of the current image This feature Small picture _ is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages _18 or for e mail attachments Allows you to use the came...

Page 24: ...mages to a computer you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB input jack with the included USBCabJe UC E6 Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD ROM For information about using the ViewNX 2 InstaJler CD ROM and tra...

Page 25: ...c Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 Mac OS Mac OSX version 10 5 8 10 6 7 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility I Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD ROM into the CD ROM drive MacOS Whe...

Page 26: ...ownload the software When the Software Download screen isdisplayed click I agree Begin download Follow the on screen instructions to instal the software _ Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed Windows Click Yes Mac OS Click OK The following software is installed ViewNX 2 consisting of the three modules below Nikon Transfer 2 For transferring images to the computer...

Page 27: ...atdyfrom third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card Ira message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2 I Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Niko...

Page 28: ...puter turn the camera off and disconnect the USBcable If a card reader or card slot is used choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Consult online help for more informa...

Page 29: ...ion sharpness adjustment and trimming cropping Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 tooJbar n Movie editing functions inchde the ability to delete unwanted scenes Printing Images Click Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar A dialog is displayed and images can be printed using a printer connected to the computer 86 ...

Page 30: ...Recording and Playing Back Movies You an record movies by simply pressing the _ movie record button In playback mode press the _ button to play a movie 8 o_ R o te 87 ...

Page 31: ...atio the shooting screen changes to a 16 9 aspect ratio the area indicated at right is recorded If Photo info in Monitor settings _ 4 in the setup menu is set to Movie frame auto info the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts The approximate remaining movie length is displayed is displayed while saving to the internal memory Recording stops automatic...

Page 32: ...ects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other such as a moving train or car may appear skewed The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved _1_ Camera Temperature The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area I...

Page 33: ...icient free space on the memory card for longer recording The maximum movie length that can be recorded fora single movie is displayed during recording Functions Available with Movie Recording The creative slider white balance when using I_ auto mode continuous shooting mode or exposure compensation settings are also applied when recording movies The tone that results from using special effects mo...

Page 34: ...h can be played back in slow motion or fast motion Select the autofocus method used when recording normal speed movies When AF S Single AF default setting is selected focus is locked when movie recording begins When AF F Full time AF is selected the camera focuses continuously while recording When AF F Full time AF is selected the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in recorded movies Ifyou ...

Page 35: ...re available Paused indicator playback Function Rewind Advance 8 o_ _ 92 Pause End The movie can also be advanced or rewound by rotating the multi selector Adjusting volume Rotate the zoom control to T or W _ 2 during playback Deleting movies To delete a movie select the desired movie in full frame playback mode _ 30 or thumbnail playback mode _ 31 and press the _ button _ 32 _1_ Notes About Playi...

Page 36: ...the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu See Using Menus tiTe MENU Button _ 11 for information about using the camera s menus For further details about each setting refer to The Setup Menu in the Reference Section _60 3 u_ 93 ...

Page 37: ...ation _ is selected the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone _ and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination Allows you to adjust settings related to the monitor Photo infe allows you to select the kind of information that isdisplayed during shooting mode and playback mode Ifyou select Framing grid auto infe ...

Page 38: ...cene mode that issdected When set to On default setting the digital zoom feature Digital zoom can be used by rotating the zoom controJ to T q to _ _70 zoom in beyond the maximum optical zoom position _ 27 Allows you to turn various camera operation sounds on and off Sound settings Camera operation sounds are not heard when using _71 certain modes such as _ 1 pet portrait AHows you to set the amoun...

Page 39: ...mode or smile timer the camera will display the message Did someone blink immediately after taking a picture using face detection _ 76 if the camera detects a subject with closed eyes allowing you to check the image The default setting is Off 8 _75 8 _77 When On is selected thumbnails of previous and subsequent images are displayed in the bottom of the Filmstrip monitorwhen you rotate the mufti se...

Page 40: ... Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence _7 Editing Still Images _10 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV _21 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print _23 Menus The Shooting Menu for I_1 Auto Mode Continuous Shooting Mode _30 The Playback Menu _43 The Movie Menu _55 The Setup Menu _60 Additional Information File and Folder Names _84 Optional Accessories _85 Error Mess...

Page 41: ...en moved horizontally 1024 3200 when moved vertically _ Wide 360 6400 560 when moved horizontally 1024 6400 when moved vertically When the camera is readied in the vertical position the direction and the width and height are switched 4 Framethefirstedgeofthepanorama scene and then press the shutter release button halfway to focus The zoom position is fixed at the maximum wide angle position A grid...

Page 42: ...ed within about 1S seconds when using I_ TDNermal 180 or within about 30 seconds when using Wide 360 Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting The range of the image seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting If the camera is moved too quickly if the camera is shaken too much or if the subject has little variance in appearance such as a wall or in darkn...

Page 43: ... or rewind Playback controls are displayed at tile top of the monitor during playback Press tile multi selector _ or i_ to select a control and then press tile _ button to use tile following operations Function i Icon Rewind Advance Pause m End Scrolling can also be performed by rotating the multi selector Switch to full frame playback mode Notes About Images Captured With Easy Panorama The histog...

Page 44: ...on Select the direction in which images will bejoined in the completed panorama right D left up A or down _c_ The yellow panorama direction icon DD isdisplayed for the current direction and the direction isfixed when the _ button is pressed The icon changes to the white fixed direction D icon If necessary apply flash mode _ 56 self timer _ 59 macro mode _ 64 and exposure compensation _ 65 settings...

Page 45: ...g set Auto off to a longer setting _r_l_Ii L Indicator In panorama assist mode exposu re white balance and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series When the first picture is taken _ _ is displayed to indicate that exposure white balance and focus are locked Combining Images to Make a Panorama Transfer images to a computer _ 84 and use Panorama M...

Page 46: ... frame playback mode press the button to display each image in the sequence individually To return to key picture only display press the multi selector A The following operations are available when each image in a sequence is displayed individually Select an image Rotate the multi selector or press _ or i_ Zoom in Rotate the zoom control to i 0 8 31 Display the histogram and shooting information P...

Page 47: ...nce A sequence s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture _54 in the playback menu Functions Available When Playing Back Sequences The following menu operations are available by pressing the MENUbutton when playing back images captured in a sequence Quick retouch 1 _12 Skin softening 1 _ _14 Print order 2 _ _43 Protect 2 _ _47 Small picture _ _18 Copy 2 _ _52 Choose key picture _ _54 1 ...

Page 48: ...tile deletion image selection screen _ 33 all images in the sequence are deleted All images All images are deleted including the currently displayed sequence If the key picture is selected and the _ button is pressed to display each individual image in the sequence before pressing the _ button Deletion methods change as follows Erase current picture The image currently displayed is deleted Erase s...

Page 49: ...ting images captured at an Image mode setting of 4608x2592 _ 71 cannot be edited images captured using easy panorama _ 49 _2 cannot be edited The editing functions of the COOLPIX 8200 cannot be used for images captured with another make or model of digital cameras if no face is detected in an image a copy cannot be created using the skin softening function _ _14 Edited copies created wit the OOLPI...

Page 50: ...ng function cannot be added Small picture Crop Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function use the small picture and crop functions after other editing functions have been applied Skin softening can also be applied to images captured with the skin softening f...

Page 51: ...e _ 31 I 2 Use the multi selector to select r_ Quick retouch and press the _ button The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right 3 Press the multi selector or to select the degree of enhancement performed and press _ the _ button A new edited copy is created 8 To exit without saving the copy press the multi selector o Copies created with the quick ...

Page 52: ... I I I_ _ _ and press the MENU button tJ _ L 7 2 Use the multi selector to select _D D lighting and press the _ _ button The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right 3 Select OK and press the _ button A new edited copy is created To exit without saving the copy select Cancel and press the _ button Copies created with the D Lighting function are ind...

Page 53: ... the multi selector or to select the degree of softening and press the _ _ button The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which skin softening was applied enlarged in the center of the monitor To exit without saving tile copy press tile multi selector 4 Checkthe previewofthe copy Skin tones in up to 12 faces in the order of that closest to the center of the frame are softened If more...

Page 54: ...ng upon the direction in which facesare looking or the brightness of _ces the camera may be unable to accurately recognize faces or the skin softening function may not perform asexpected More Information See File and Folder Names _84 for more information te t_ ...

Page 55: ...e for night scenes Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens Fisheye This effect isweiFsuited for images captured in macro mode Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro Miniature effect mode This effect iswdFsuited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject in the center of the image Painting Gives images a hand painted appearance 1 S...

Page 56: ...Editing Still Images Copies created using the filter effects function are indicated by the Q icon displayed during playback n_ More Information See File and Folder Names _84 for more information ...

Page 57: ...ith a compression ratio of about 1 16 I Select an image in full frame playback mode C o i Z _ 30 or thumbnail playback mode Z _ 31 I 2 Use the multi selector to select Small picture and press the _ button m o 3 Select the desired copy size and press the _ button 4 Select Yes and press the _ button 19 A new smallcopy iscreated To exit without savingthe copy selectNoand press the _ button Thecopy is...

Page 58: ...n landscape orientation To crop the image in its current tall portrait orientation first use the Rotate image option _ _4g to rotate the image so that it isdisplayed in landscape orientation Next enlarge the image for cropping crop the image and then rotate the cropped image back to tail portrait orientation 2 Refine copy composition Rotate the zoom control to T 0 or W 11_ to adjust the zoom ratio...

Page 59: ...e cropped copy is also reduced When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 240 or 160 x 120 a black frame is displayed around the image and the small picture icon _ is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode More Information See File and Folder Names _84 for more information m o ...

Page 60: ...o the TV 1 Turn off the camera 1 J 2 Connect the camera to the TV When using the included audio video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio in jacks on the TV VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO White Red When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connect the plug to tile HDMI jack on the TV HDMI mini connector Type C to HDMI jack rb g _21 ...

Page 61: ...sure that the camera plug is properly oriented Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera When disconnecting the cable do not pull the plug at an angle Do not connect cables to the HDMI mini connector Type C and to the USB audio video output connector simultaneously _1_ If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera s video mode setting of TV settings _74 in the se...

Page 62: ...rical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction Printing Images In addition to printing images transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera to printer connection the _llowing options are also available _r printing images saved on the memory card Inserting a memory card into a DPOF compatibl...

Page 63: ...n off the camera _ 2 Turn on the printer Check printer settings 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable Be sure that plugs are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USBcable m o _ _ 24 ...

Page 64: ...ctBridge startup screen 1_ wile be dispEayed in the camera monitor __ fo owed by the Print selection screen 2 __ r_ _1_ If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USBcable Set the Charge by computer option _75 in the camera s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable _ _25 ...

Page 65: ... image and press the _ button Rotatethe zoom control to W _1_ to display 12 thumbnails and T O0to switch back to full frame playback 2 Select Copies and press the _ button m o 3 Select the desired number of copies up to nine and press the _ button 4 Select Paper size and press the _ button 5 Selectthe desired paper size and press the l_ button To speci_ paper sizeusing settingson the printer selec...

Page 66: ...ting Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to tile printer _ _24 folk w the procedures described below to print multiple images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed press the MENUbutton The Print menu screen is displayed _ 2 Use the multi selector to select Paper size and press the _ button To exit the print menu press the MENU button 3 Selectthe desired paper size and pre...

Page 67: ...no copies have been specified for images the selection iscanceled Rotate the zoom control to T C to switch back to full frame playback or W to display 12 thumbnails Press the _ button when setting is complete When the screen shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press the _ button to start printing Select Cancel and press the _ button to return to the print menu Print all images O...

Page 68: ...er select View images and press the _ button To print images press the _ button again 5 Printing begins Monitor display returns to the screen shown in step 2 when printing is complete To cancel printing before all copies have been printed press the _ button Current number of copies total number of copies Paper Size The camera supports the folbwing paper sizes Default the default paper sizefor the ...

Page 69: ...ssing images according to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural colors select a white balance setting that rD S matches the light source before shooting P_ Although the default setting Auto can be used under most types of lighting the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually o to achieve more accurate results Option Desc...

Page 70: ...ing Mode _1_ Notes About White Balance When hue is adjusted using the creative slider _ 67 this feature cannot be set Some settings cannot be used with other functions _ 73 At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash turn the flash off _ 56 r_ _31 ...

Page 71: ...g shooting 2 Display the shooting menu _ _ 11 37 use the multi selector to select PRI L Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the _ _ button Thecamerazooms in to tile positionfor measuring white balance l _ _ 3 Select Measure To apply the most recentlymeasuredwhite balance value selectCancel and pressthe _ button The white balancesetting will not be measuredagain and the mostrecently m...

Page 72: ...ting conditions Recommended in most situations The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame Classic meter for Center weighted portraits preserves background details while letting lighting conditions in the center of the frame determine exposure Can be used with focus lock _ 78 to meter off center subjects te t_ _1_ Notes About Metering Wh...

Page 73: ...a default setting compensatesby raisingsensitivityto a maximum of ISO1600when lighting isdim Sdect the range in which the cameraautomatically adjustsJSO sensitivity ISO100 400 and ISO100 800 areavailable Thecamera Fixed range auto will not increasesensitivitybeyond the maximumvalue in the selectedrange Setthe maximum valuefor ISOsensitivityfor effectivecontrol over the amount of grainthat appearsi...

Page 74: ...s captured in the pre shoodng cache Shooting ends when the shutter release button is released or when the maximum number of frames has been shot Image mode isfixed at _ _ Each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way 120Continuous H 120 fps 60 frames are captured at a speed of about 1 125 s or faster Image mode isfixed at _ Each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way ...

Page 75: ... and images captured before the shutter release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter release button is pressed all the way Up to 5 images can be saved in the pre shooting cache The current pre shooting cache setting is indicated by an icon when shooting _ 6 No icon is displayed when the pre shooting cache is not set The pre shooting cache icon lights...

Page 76: ...ace closest to the camera When taking pictures of subjects other than people or framing a subject with which no face is Focus area detected the AF area mode setting switches to Auto and the camera will automatically select the focus area up to nine areas containing the subject closest to the camera The camera has nine focus areas and _ automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject c...

Page 77: ...nge settings for any of the following functions first press the Selectable focus area m _7 Focus area _ button to cancel focus area selection then change the settings as desired Flash mode macro mode self timer Brightness exposure compensation vividness hue o return to the focus area selection screen press the _ button again The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame The focus ar...

Page 78: ...ofocus _ 29 for more information if the camera does not focus on the desired subject when using a feature that selects and focuses on the subject such as target finding set AF area mode to Manual or Center and align the focus area with the desired subject You may also try using focus lock _ 78 _1_ Notes About Target Finding AF Depending on shooting conditions the subject that the camera determines...

Page 79: ...37 for more information Pressthe MENU button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen Register a subject Align the white border in the center of the monitor with the subject that you want to register and press the _ button The subject is registered When the camera is unable to focus on the subject the border will gJow red Change the composition and try registering the subject ...

Page 80: ...ct has been registered subject registration will be canceled The camera may not be able to register or track the subject or a different subject may be tracked depending on shooting conditions such as if the subject is moving fast if there is camera shake and if there are similar looking subjects in the frame The ca mera s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon th...

Page 81: ...lease button is pressed default setting halfway The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is AF F Full time AF pressed clown halfway Use with moving subjects The sound of lens drive movement wi be heard while the camera focuses m o _1_ Notes About Autofocus Mode Some settings cannot be used with other functions _ 73 Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode for movie...

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