Nikon Camera Coolpix Aw130 Reference Manual
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51 Shooting Features The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. •x (scene auto selector) mode ( A21) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode ( A 23) • Smart portrait mode ( A34) • When AF area mode ( A88) in A (auto) mode ( A42) is set to Face priority . If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces. If the shutter button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected: • In x (scene auto selector) mode, the focus area changes depending on the scene. • In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the camera focuses in the center of the frame. • In A (auto) mode, the camera selects the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera. BNotes 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. • The camera cannot 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 CFace Detection During Movie Recording When AF area mode (A 104) in the movie menu is set to Face priority, the camera focuses on human faces during movie recording. If the b (e movie-record) button is pressed when no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Focusing 40 10 0 -10 30 20 1010hPa1010hPa1010hPa 15m15m15m 25m 0s25m 0s880880
52 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). •Smart portrait mode ( A34) - The amount of Skin softening effect can be adjusted. • x (scene auto selector) mode ( A21) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A23) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A 67) even after shooting. BNotes 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 applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.
53 Shooting Features Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A88) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. • If no main subject is detected, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus are displayed in green. BNotes About Target Finding AF •Depending on shooting conditions, the subj ect that the camera determines to be the main subject may vary. • The main subject may not be detected when using certain White balance settings. • The camera may not detect the main subject appropriately in the following situations: - When the subject is very dark or bright - When the main subject lacks clearly defined colors - When the shot is framed so that the main subject is at the edge of the monitor - When the main subject is composed of a repeating pattern 40 10 0 -10 30 20 1010hPa1010hPa1010hPa 15m15m15m 25m 0s25m 0s880880 Focus areas 1 / 2 5 01/250F 2.8F2.8 Focus areas
54 Shooting Features Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: •Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall) • Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage) • Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows, etc.) • Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject, and use focus lock ( A 55).
55 Shooting Features Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A88). 2Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. •The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 3Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture. •Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject. 4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 1 / 2 5 01/250F 2.8F2.8 1 / 2 5 01/250F 2.8F2.8
56 Shooting Features Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Restricted functionOptionDescription Flash mode Continuous ( A84) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof ( A93) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Underwater flash ( A 126) When Underwater flash is set to On , Auto with red-eye reduction cannot be selected. If Auto with red-eye reduction was selected beforehand, the setting changes to Auto. Self-timer AF area mode (A88) When Subject tracking is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. Macro mode AF area mode (A88) When Subject tracking is selected, macro mode cannot be used. Image mode Continuous (A84) Image mode is set as follows depending on the continuous shooting setting: • Pre-shooting cache : M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels). • Continuous H: 120 fps : O (image size: 640 × 480 pixels) • Continuous H: 60 fps : M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels) White balance Hue (Using the creative Slider) ( A43) When Hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance setting is not available in the shooting menu. Continuous Self-timer (A46) If the self-timer is used when Pre- shooting cache is selected, the s etting is fixed a t Single .
57 Shooting Features ISO sensitivityContinuous (A84) When Pre-shooting cache , Continuous H: 120 fps , or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected, ISO sensitivity is fixed at Auto . AF area mode White balance (A82) When a setting other than Auto is selected for White balance in Target finding AF mode, the camera does not detect the main subject. Blink proof Self-Collage (A36) When Self-Collage is set, Blink proof is disabled. Date stamp Continuous ( A84) When a setting other than Single is selected, date and time cannot be stamped on images. Blink proof ( A93) When Blink proof is set to On, date and time cannot be imprinted on images. Photo VR Flash mode ( A44) If the flash fires when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting. Self-timer ( A46) If the self-timer is used when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting. Continuous ( A84) If Continuous is set to any setting other than Single when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting. ISO sensitivity ( A87) If ISO sensitivity is set to Fi xed range a u to or ISO 400 or higher when On (hybrid) is selected, Photo VR operates using the On setting. Restricted functionOptionDescription
58 Shooting Features BNotes About Digital Zoom •Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available ( A125). • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame. Digital zoom AF area mode (A88) When Subject tracking is selected, digital zoom cannot be used. Shutter sound Continuous (A84) When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled. Restricted functionOptionDescription
59 Playback Features Playback Features Moving the zoom control toward g(i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode ( A15) zooms in on the image. • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h ) or g (i ). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK. • When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full- frame playback mode. CCropping Images When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file ( A70). Playback Zoom 15 / 11 / 2015 15:300004. JPG0004. JPG 4 / 44 / 4 15 / 11 / 2015 15:30 1010hPa1010hPa1010hPa 15m15m15m 3.03.0 g ( i ) f ( h ) Image is zoomed in. Full-frame Playback Displayed area guide
60 Playback Features Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode ( A15) displays images as thumbnails. • You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control toward f(h ) or g(i ). • While using thumbnail playback mode, press the multi selector HIJK to select an image and then press the k button to display that image in full- frame playback mode. • While using calendar display mode, press HIJK to select a date and then press the k button to display the images captured on that day. BNotes About Calendar Display Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2015. Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display 1 / 201 / 20 15 / 11 / 2015 15:300004. JPG0004. JPG15 / 11 / 2015 15:30 1010hPa1010hPa1010hPa 15m15m15m 1 / 20 1 / 20SunMon TueWed ThuFriSat 303 030 292 929 282 828 272 727 262 626 252 525 242 424 232 323 222 222212 121 202 020 191 919 181 818171 717 161 616151 515 141 414 131 313 121 212111 111 101 010998877665544332211 44112015 Thumbnail Playback Full-frame Playback Calendar Display g ( i ) f ( h ) g ( i ) f ( h )