Nikon Camera Coolpix S3700 Reference Manual
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71 Using Menus ISO Sensitivity A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. •When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise. BNotes About ISO Sensitivity This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions ( A 48). BNotes About ISO 3200 When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200, the available Image mode settings are limited to r 2272×1704, q 1600×1200, and O 640×480. X is displayed next to the ISO sensitivity indicator in the monitor. CISO Sensitivity Display on the Shooting Screen • When Auto is selected, E is displayed when the ISO sensitivity increases. • When Fixed range auto is selected, the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is displayed. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button OptionDescription a Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is automatically selected from the range of ISO 80 to 1600. I Fixed range auto Select the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 80-400 or ISO 80- 800. 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Sensitivity is locked at the specified value. 3 2 0 03200
72 Using Menus AF Area Mode Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button OptionDescription a Face priority When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” ( A43) for more information. When framing a composition with no human subjects or detected faces, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. x Manual Use the multi selector HIJK to move the focus area to where you want to focus. • To use the multi selector to configure the flash mode or other settings, press the k button. To return to moving the focus area, press the k button again. 1400 1400 8m 0s 8m 0s Focus area F3.7 F 3.7 F3.7 1 / 2 5 0 1/250 Focus areas Scope of movable focus area Focus area
73 Using Menus BNotes About AF Area Mode •When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame regardless of the AF area mode setting. • This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions ( A 48). y Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. s Subject tracking Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera focuses. The focus area automatically moves to track the subject. See “Using Subject Tracking” ( A 74) for more information. M Target finding AF (default setting) When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” ( A45) for more information. OptionDescription 8m 0s8m 0s14001400 Focus area Start14001400 F3.7F 3.7F3.71 / 2 5 01/250 Focus areas
74 Using Menus Using Subject Tracking 1Register a subject. •Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button. • When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it and the camera begins tracking the subject. • If the subject cannot be registered, the border is displayed in red. Change the composition and try registering the subject again. • To cancel subject registration, press the k button. • If the camera can no longer track th e registered subject, the focus area disappears. Register the subject again. 2Press the shutter-release button fully to take the picture. • If the shutter-release button is pressed while the focus area is not displayed, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. BNotes About Subject Tracking •If you perform operations such as zooming while the camera is tracking the subject, the registration is canceled. • Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Start F3.7F 3.7F3.71 / 2 5 01/250
75 Using Menus Autofocus Mode Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. CAutofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (A 84) in the movie menu. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Autofocus mode M k button OptionDescription A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera continues focusing even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. The sound of lens drive movement is heard while the camera focuses.
76 Using Menus •See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” ( A66) for information about Image mode . Self-Collage The Smart Portrait Menu Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Self-Collage M k button OptionDescription Number of shots Set the number of shots that the camera automatically captures (number of captured images for an aggregated image). • 4 (default setting) or 9 can be selected. Interval Set the interval time between each shot. • Short , Medium (default setting), or Long can be selected. Shutter sound Set whether to activate the shutter sound when shooting with the self-collage function. • Standard , SLR , Magic (default setting), or Off can be selected. • The shutter sound is not produced when Shutter sound is set to Off in Sound settings in the setup menu.
77 Using Menus Blink Proof BNotes About Blink Proof This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions ( A 48). Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button OptionDescription y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds. • The flash cannot be used. Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off. A blink was detected in the picture just taken.
78 Using Menus •See “Editing Images (Still Images)” ( A53) for information about image editing functions. Mark for Wi-Fi Upload Select images in the camera that you want to transfer to a smart device in advance before transferring them. On the image selection screen ( A82), select or deselect images for the Mark for Wi-Fi upload function. Note that when you select Reset all (A99) in the setup menu or Restore default settings (A86) in the Wi-Fi options menu, the Mark for Wi-Fi upload settings that you made are canceled. The Playback Menu Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Mark for Wi-Fi upload M k button
79 Using Menus Slide Show Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. • The slide show begins. • To change the interval between images, select Frame intvl , press the k button, and specify the desired interval time before selecting Start. • To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and press the k button before selecting Start. • The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled. 2End or restart the slide show. • The screen shown on the right is displayed after the slide show ends or is paused. To exit the show, select G and then press the k button. To resume the slide show, select F and then press the k button. Operations During Playback • Use the multi selector JK to display the previous/next image. Press and hold to rewind/fast forward. • Press the k button to pause or end the slide show. Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Slide show Frame intvl Start Loop Pause Pause
80 Using Menus Protect The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A 82). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files ( A96). Rotate Image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen ( A82). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector JK to rotate the image 90 degrees. Press the k button to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information with the image. Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Rotate image Back Back Rotate RotateRotate image Back Back Rotate RotateRotate image Back Back Rotate Rotate Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise Rotate 90 degrees clockwise