Nikon Coolpix S570 Users Manual
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29 Using the Flash Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode BShooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W) •Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. •The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled. BNote on Using the Flash Reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off). CThe Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates the flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway down. •On: Flash will fire when picture is taken. •Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. •Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken. If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged. CThe Flash Setting The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode. •A (auto): U (auto) •Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A34-40) •F (smart portrait): fixed at W (off) when On is selected for Blink proof, U (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof (A49) Flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features (A105). The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected. CRed-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded. Note the following when taking pictures: •Because pre-flashes are fired, there is a slight lag between when the shutter-release button is pressed and when the picture is shot. This mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. •The time required to save the picture increases slightly. •Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations. •In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
30 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1Press n (self-timer). •The self-timer menu is displayed. 2Use the multi selector H or I to choose 10 s or 2 s and press the k button. •10 s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions (such as weddings) •2 s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake •The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 3Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. •Focus and exposure will be set. 4Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. •The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self- timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp remains lit and stops blinking. •When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to k. •To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again. Self-timer F2.7F2.7F2.7 1/1251/1251/125 F2.7F2.7F2.7 1/1251/1251/125 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
31 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). 1Press p (macro mode). •The macro menu is displayed. 2Use the multi selector H or I to choose ON and press the k button. •The macro mode icon (F) is displayed. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. 3Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture. •The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom position (wide angle position before the G icon) where the F icon and zoom display glow green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens. CAutofocus When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses. CThe Macro Mode Setting The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected. Macro mode Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
32 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1Press o (exposure compensation). •The exposure compensation guide is displayed. 2Use the multi selector H or I to choose the desired setting and press the k button. •When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to “+” side. •When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to “–” side. •Exposure compensation can be set to values between -2.0 and +2.0 EV. •If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled. •When set to any value other than 0.0, the value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor. 3Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. •To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from step 1 and set the value to 0.0, then press k. CExposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected. DUsing Exposure Compensation •The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. •Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject. Exposure compensation 111111 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
33 Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. Choosing a Scene Mode 1Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu, then press the multi selector H or I to select a scene icon. •The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is x (Scene auto selector). 2Press the multi selector K and press H, I, J, or K to choose the desired scene, and then press the k button. •The screen changes to the shooting mode screen. •See “Features” (A34) for more information. 3Frame the subject and shoot. DImage Mode When the d button is pressed to display the C (scene) menu, Image mode (A94) can be adjusted. Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes (except for movie mode). xScene auto selectorbPortraitcLandscapedSportseNight portrait fParty/indoorgBeach/snowhSunsetiDusk/dawnj Night landscape kClose-upuFoodlMuseummFireworks shownCopy oBacklightp Panorama assist Scene auto selector Beach/snow F2.7F2.7F2.7 1/1251/1251/125 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
34 Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X = flash mode (A28), n = self-timer (A30), p = macro mode (A31), o = exposure compensation (A32). 1The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected. Can be changed to W (off). 2Other settings can be selected.3Changed to On when the camera selects Close-up scene mode. * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and therefore may take more time to save. x Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (SceneAuto Selector)” (A41) for more information. mU1nOff2pOff3o0.02 b Portrait Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. •If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face Priority” (A103) for more information. •If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera. •The skin softening feature can make the subject’s (up to three people) skin appear smoother, then record the image (A48). •If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen. •Digital zoom is not available. mV*nOff*pOffo0.0* c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. •The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A6) always glows green when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. •AF-assist illuminator (A123) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* Q Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
35 Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene * Other settings can be selected. 1Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be selected. O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and therefore may take more time to save. d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. •The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. •While the shutter-release button is held down, the camera shoots up to 5 pictures at a rate of up to about 0.9 frames per second (fps) (when image mode is set to I Normal (4000)). •Focus, exposure compensation, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. •AF-assist illuminator (A123) does not light. •The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used. mWnOffpOffo0.0* e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. •If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face Priority” (A103) for more information. •If more than one face is recognized, focus will be on the face nearest to the camera. •The skin softening feature can make the subject’s (up to three people) skin appear smoother, then record the image (A48). •If no faces are recognized, focus will be on the center of the screen. •Digital zoom is not available. mV1nOff2pOffo0.02 OQ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
36 Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene 1The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.2Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. •The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. •As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Use of a tripod is recommended for dark locations. mV1nOff2pOffo0.02 g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. •The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. mU*nOff*pOff*o0.0* h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. mW*nOff*pOffo0.0* O Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
37 Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Q: Indicates pictures shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and therefore may take more time to save. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. •The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A6) always glows green when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. •AF-assist illuminator (A123) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. •The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A6) always glows green when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. •AF-assist illuminator (A123) does not light. mWnOff*pOffo0.0* OQ OQ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
38 Shooting in Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene * Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. k Close-up Use to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. •Macro mode (A31) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. •The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. At the zoom position (wide angle position before the K icon) where the F icon and zoom display glows green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens. At the wide-most zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens. •AF area mode is set to Manual (A101). Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired. •The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. mWnOff*pOno0.0* u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A43) for details. •AF area mode is set to Manual (A101). Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired. XWnOff*pOno0.0* l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. •The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. •BSS (best shot selector) is used when shooting (A98). •AF-assist illuminator (A123) does not light. •Pictures are easily affected by camera shake; hold the camera steadily. mWnOff*pOff*o0.0* Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals