Nikon Camera Coolpix P610 Reference Manual
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29 Shooting Features *Certain Movie options (A54) are not available. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. The position of the area cannot be moved. • When Selective color or Cross process is selected, rotate the command dial to select the desired color, and press the k button to apply the color. To change the color selection, press the k button again. Functions Available in Special Effects Mode • Flash mode ( A36) • Self-timer ( A38) • Focus mode ( A40) • Exposure compensation ( A44) • Shooting menu ( A51) Cross process Creates images with an unusual hue by converting a positive color image into negative or negative color image into positive. TypeDescription 1/2501/250 F5.6F5.6Save
30 Shooting Features Images can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (A51) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode (A 52). • When set to Target finding AF (default setting), the camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the shutter speed and aperture value. CMore Information See “Toggle Av/Tv selection” ( A58) for more information. j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Exposure modeShutter speedAperture value j Programmed auto (A 32) Automatically adjusted (flexible program is enabled by the command dial). k Shutter-priority auto ( A32) Adjusted by the command dial. Automatically adjusted. l Aperture-priority auto ( A32) Automatically adjusted. Adjusted by the multi selector. m Manual ( A32) Adjusted by the command dial. Adjusted by the multi selector. 1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.625m 0s25m 0s25m 0s840840 Multi selector Command dial Shutter speed Aperture value
31 Shooting Features Exposure The procedure for shooting images at the desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure.” The sense of dynamism and amount of b ackground defocus in images to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same. Adjusting the Shutter Speed Adjusting the Aperture Value CThe Control Range of the Shutter Speed The control range of the shutter speed di ffers depending on the zoom position, aperture, or ISO sensitivity setting. CAperture Value (F-number) and Zoom Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. The aperture value of this camera also changes depending on the zoom position. Faster 1/1000 s Slower 1/30 s Larger aperture (Small f-number) f/3.3 Smaller aperture (Large f-number) f/7.6
32 Shooting Features j (Programmed auto) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. •Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program mark ( A) is displayed next to the mode indicator (j) in the upper left of the monitor. • To cancel flexible program, rotate the command dial until the flexible program mark ( A) is no longer displayed. Ch anging the shooting mode, or turning off the camera, also cancels flexible program. k (Shutter-priority auto) Use to shoot fast-moving subjects at a fast shutter speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed. • The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the command dial. l (Aperture-priority auto) Use to bring subjects including both the foreground and background into focus or blur the subject’s backgr ound intentionally. • The aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector. m (Manual) Use to control the exposure according to shooting requirements. • When adjusting the aperture value or shutter speed, the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed in the exposure indicator of the monitor. The degree of deviation in the exposure indicator is displayed in EVs ( –2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV). • The shutter speed can be adjusted by rotating the command dial and the aperture value can be adjusted by rotating the multi selector. 1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.625m 0s25m 0s25m 0s840840 1/2501/2501/250F5.6F5.6F5.625m 0s25m 0s25m 0s840840 1/2501/2501/250F5.6F5.6F5.625m 0s25m 0s25m 0s840840 1/2501/2501/250F5.6F5.6F5.684084025m 0s25m 0s25m 0s Exposure indicator
33 Shooting Features BNotes About Shooting •When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes when the shutter-releas e button is pressed halfway (except when the m mode is used). Change the shutte r speed setting or aperture value. BNotes About ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity (A 52) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, the ISO sensitivity in m mode is fixed at ISO 100. Functions Available in j, k , l , m Modes • Flash mode ( A36) • Self-timer ( A38) • Smile timer ( A39) • Focus mode ( A40) • Exposure compensation ( A44) • Shooting menu ( A51) • Functions That Can Be Set Using the w (Function) Button ( A45)
34 Shooting Features Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (programmed auto), k (shutter- priority auto), l(aperture-priority auto) or m (manual). Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings . • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required. • The setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is rotated to M can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings. The following settings can be saved. General Settings Shooting menu M (User Settings) Mode • Shooting modes j, k , l , m (A 30) •Focus mode ( A40) • Zoom position ( A20) •Exposure compensation ( A44) • Flash mode ( A36) •Fn button ( A45) • Self-timer ( A38) • Image quality ( A51) •AF area mode ( A52) • Image size ( A51) •Autofocus mode ( A52) • Picture Control (A 51)•Flash exp. comp. ( A52) • Custom Picture Control ( A51) •Noise reduction filter ( A52) • White balance ( A51) •Active D-Lighting ( A52) • Metering ( A52) •Multiple exposure ( A52) • Continuous ( A52) •Zoom memory ( A53) • ISO sensitivity ( A52) •Startup zoom position (A 53) • Exposure bracketing ( A52) •M exposure preview ( A53 )
35 Shooting Features Saving Settings in M Mode (Save User Settings) The frequently used settings for sh ooting can be changed and saved in M. 1Rotate the mode dial to one of j, k , l or m shooting mode that you want to save in M mode. • You can also rotate the mode dial to M to save settings (at the time of purchase, the default setting of j shooting mode is saved). 2Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings. • See A34 for settings details. • The flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed (when set to k or m), or aperture value (when set to l or m) settings will also be saved. 3Press the d (menu) button to display the shooting menu. 4Use the multi selector HI to select Save user settings , and press the k button. •The current settings are saved. BThe Clock Battery If the internal clock battery ( A15) is exhausted, the settings saved in M will be reset. Writing down any important setting is recommended. CResetting M (User Settings) Mode If Reset user settings is selected in the shooting menu, the settings that are saved in the user settings are restored to their default values. The shooting mode is set to j . Zoom memory Reset user settings Save user settings Multiple exposure Active D-Lighting Noise reduction filter
36 Shooting Features When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. 1Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed. 2Press the multi selector H (m). 3Select the desired flash mode (A37) and press the k button. •If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. BThe Ready Light While the flash is charging, q flashes. The camera cannot shoot images. If charging is complete, q is displayed steadily when you press the shutter- release button halfway. Flash Mode Auto 1/2501/2501/250F5.6F5.6F5.625m 0s25m 0s25m 0s840840 Ready light
37 Shooting Features Available Flash Modes CThe Flash Mode Setting •The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode. The flash mode setting may not be available in some shooting modes. • When the shooting mode is j, k , l , m or M, Auto cannot be selected. • The setting applied in the following situat ions is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. - When shooting mode j, k , l or m is used - When V (auto with red-eye reduction) is selected in A (auto) mode CAuto with Red-eye Reduction/Red-eye Reduction The red-eye reduction lamp glows before the main flash to reduce the red-eye effect. In addition, if the camera detects red-eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting: • Because the red-eye reduction lamp glows, more time than usual is required until the shutter is released after you press the shutter-release button. • More time than usual is required to save images. • Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations. • In rare cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In these cases, select another flas h mode and take the picture again. UAuto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode indicator is only displayed immediately after setting in the shooting screen. VAuto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash ( A37). • When Red-eye reduction is selected, the flash fires whenever a picture is taken. XFill flash/Standard flash The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. YSlow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Fill flash fires to illuminate the main subjec t; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting. Z Rear-curtain sync Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.
38 Shooting Features The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A57) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1Press the multi selector J (n). 2Select the desired self-timer mode, and press the k button. •n 10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings. • n 2s (2 seconds): Use to prevent camera shake. • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. • When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed ( E8). The self-timer cannot be used. 3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. •Focus and exposure are set. 4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. •Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. •When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF . • To stop the countdown, press the shutter-release button again. Self-timer Self-timer 99 1/2501/2501/250 F5.6F5.6F5.6