User manual NIKON COOLPIX S550 BROCHURE

[. . . ] First, a series of pre-flashes stimulate the subject's pupils, causing them to constrict. The camera then analyzes the captured image for the remaining presence of red eyes, automatically correcting them in-camera before saving the image to memory. Without D-Lighting With D-Lighting 7 Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED digital image processing concept incorporates know-how and technologies accumulated throughout our long history of advances in photographic and digital imaging development. The custom tuned processing systems for all COOLPIX cameras apply optimized technologies based on the EXPEED concept to render natural-looking images of the highest quality, provide quick response and all-round high performance. Nikon equips each COOLPIX camera with a Zoom-NIKKOR lens. Each lens is built on a proud heritage of precision camera optics production that delivers superb color and razor-sharp results. [. . . ] Images recorded with more effective megapixels will therefore contain a larger amount of image information, resulting in higher-level sharpness. See Total Megapixels. Active Zoom Unlike digital zooms which enlarge image data, active zoom crops the image from the maximum image size, thus minimizing image deterioration and delivering high-resolution data. Anti-reflection coating (LCD) Anti-reflection coating on the LCD monitor improves visibility and makes menus a greater pleasure to work with, even outdoors in the sun. Total Megapixels Not all pixels record a part of the image. Some are purposely masked off to receive no light, producing a reference value from which to calibrate light received by the effective pixels. The number of masked-off pixels plus the number of effective pixels equals the total number of pixels. See Effective Megapixels. Optimize image In-camera image optimization settings offer a choice of four color filters for shooting with monochrome filter effects. Wide-viewing angle (LCD) LCD monitors with wider viewing angles enhance shooting versatility, while also making it easy for all to gather round and view images or slideshows. 1:1 size format 1:1 size format allows photos to be shot using 1:1 (square) perspective. Histogram display Histogram display makes it quick and easy to confirm proper exposure as you shoot. NIKKOR Lenses Highly respected by leading professional photographers, NIKKOR lenses are renowned for their outstanding autofocus performance, true-to-life color, high contrast and exceptional sharpness. Black border/White border Adds a black or white border around the edge of photos at replay, and saves the results as new image files. Rotary multi selector The Rotary multi selector simplifies operation, speeds the selection of functions, and allows fast circular image scrolling at up to 10 shots per second. Vibration Reduction (VR) (Refer to page 7. ) Optical Zoom COOLPIX cameras offer ample zooming capability. They make it easy to zoom in for tight portraits, for example, or zoom right out to capture expansive landscapes. Mode dial The custom designed Mode dial provides quick and easy access to greater personal control over camera operation. Internal Memory Internal memory gives you the freedom to shoot images at any time, even when you're not carrying any memory media. It also makes it easy to transfer images between memory media as you please. High ISO High ISO allows more scenes to be captured beautifully without compromising natural li g h t , a n d e n a b l e s fa s te r s h u t te r s p e e d s for capturing s wif t- moving subjec t s with maximum clarity. Direct Printing (PictBridge) PictBridge direct print capability lets you conveniently connect your camera direct to a compatible printer -- doing away with the need for a computer. Automatic ISO sensitivity The camera automatically adjusts light sensitivity to ensure optimal exposure for sharp results and carefree shooting, even in lower light. Movie with Sound The ability to record movies with sound helps capture so much more of the moment, letting you record voices along with faces, or background noise to accompany scenery. Fixed ISO sensitivity Manual control over light sensitivity settings can be effective when you want to shoot in lower lighting conditions or capture fast-moving subjects with maximum clarity. 35mm (35mm format equivalent) 123mm (35mm format equivalent) Digital Zoom 492mm (35mm format equivalent) Time-lapse Movie Time-lapse Movie mode creates silent movies from still images that you've shot at the interval of your choosing using the Time-lapse feature. Ideal for capturing action taking place over longer durations, it can be used, for example, to produce movies of flowers blooming, or clouds rushing across the sky. P60 Effective Megapixels Total Megapixels NIKKOR Lenses Vibration Reduction (VR) Optical Zoom Active Zoom Optimize image 1:1 size format Black border/White border Mode dial High ISO 8. 1 8. 5 S600 10. 0 10. 34 S550 10. 0 10. 34 S520 8. 0 8. 29 S210 8. 0 8. 28 L18 8. 0 8. 29 L16 7. 1 7. 41 P60 Automatic ISO sensitivity Fixed ISO sensitivity Anti-reflection coating (LCD) Wide-viewing angle (LCD) Histogram display Rotary multi selector Internal Memory Direct Printing (PictBridge) Movie with Sound Time-lapse Movie TV/Small Size Movie S600 S550 S520 S210 L18 L16 · · -- -- · · 5x · · 4x · · 5x · · 3x · · 3x · -- 3x · -- 3x · · · · -- · · · · -- -- 50MB · · · -- -- -- 23MB · · · · -- -- 52MB · -- -- -- -- -- 21MB · -- -- -- -- -- 21MB · -- 12MB · · -- -- · -- -- -- -- · -- -- -- -- · -- · -- -- -- -- · -- -- -- -- · -- -- -- -- · 45MB · ·/· -- · · -- 30/15fps · · -- 30fps · · 30fps 30/15fps · · 30fps 30/15fps · · 30fps 30/15fps · · -- 30/15fps · · -- 30/15fps · · · · · · · · 18 TV/Small Size Movie T V movie mode records VGA-size images (640 x 480 pixels) that fit perfectly on a TV screen. Small Size movie produces QVGA-size movies (320 x 240 pixels). Face Zoom-in Zoom right in on the subject's face during playback, and use the Multiselector button to move freely to the faces of other subjects in the same photo. Date Imprint The Date Imprint function automatically adds date information to images taken, making it easy to organize pictures later on. Best Shot Selector (BSS) Best Shot Selector automatically selects the shot with the sharpest focus from a series of consecutive images. Smile mode Smile mode automatically releases the shutter when the selected subject smiles, helping to ensure smiles on the faces of loved ones. The Smile indicator, activated via Portrait mode, displays a gauge that changes when a smile is detected. Small Picture The Small Picture function automatically reduces the size of data for selected images, making them better suited for emailing. Anti-shake AE Anti-shake AE helps compensate for camera shake and subject movement, so you can focus on taking great pictures instead of on shutter speed or ISO settings. White Balance White Balance automatically ensures accurate, optimal color temperature across a range of lighting conditions, keeping colors true to the way you see them. Face-priority AF (Refer to page 7. ) In-Camera Red-Eye Fix (Refer to page 7. ) D-Lighting (Refer to page 7. ) Continuous Shooting Swift continuous shooting capability lets you take a series of pictures in quick succession, making it easy to capture action as it happens. High-Sensitivity mode Making the most of high light sensitivity on selected cameras, HighSensitivity mode chooses the optimal ISO setting for the shooting of fastmoving subjects or for clearer results in lower light. USB Interface USB connectivity gives you plug-and-play convenience when connecting your camera to a computer or compatible printer -- enabling image data to be transferred with speed and ease. Macro mode Macro mode lets you fill the frame with small objects, adjusting the lens for much closer focus and stopping down the aperture for maximum depth of field. Voice Recording The handy Voice Recording function can be used to record hours of sound when used with sufficient memory media. Color Options Color Options let you produce more creative results in a manner similar to using a filter, letting you change the mood of your images with a choice of Standard color, Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia and Cyanotype. Scene modes Scene modes make it easy to achieve pleasing results in a wide range of common situations. Select the icon best matching the scene and let the camera choose the optimal settings automatically. Refer to page 16 to 17. Pastel mode Enabled before shooting, Pastel mode creates a soft, impressionistic image similar to a watercolor painting. Easy auto mode Easy auto mode makes photography even easier by taking control of settings, so you simply turn on the camera and shoot. Favorite scenes Register your three favorite scene modes to appear in the main Mode menu for easier access, and easily change your selections as you please. Blink warning Blink warning notifies you when a subject blinks during exposure, and allows you to immediately retake the shot. Favorite pictures Lets you organize images and save them to albums that you create within the camera. P60 Best Shot Selector (BSS) Anti-shake AE High-Sensitivity mode Macro mode Scene modes Easy auto mode Blink warning Face Zoom-in Smile mode Face-priority AF In-Camera Red-Eye Fix S600 S550 S520 S210 L18 L16 P60 D-Lighting Continuous Shooting Color Options Pastel mode Favorite scenes Favorite pictures Date Imprint Small Picture White Balance USB Interface Voice Recording S600 S550 S520 S210 L18 L16 · -- · -- · -- · -- -- 15cm 16 -- -- · -- · · -- 15cm 14 · · -- 15cm 14 · · -- -- -- -- · 10cm 15 -- -- -- -- · 3cm 14 -- -- · 10cm 15 -- · 10cm 15 -- -- · · · · -- -- · · · -- -- -- · · · -- · · · -- -- -- · · · -- -- -- · · · -- -- -- · -- · -- · -- · · · · · · · · · · -- · -- · -- · -- · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · -- · · · · -- 19 Specifications Effective pixels: 8. 1 million 10. 0 million 10. 0 million Lens: 5x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6. 4-32. 0mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 36-180mm); f/3. 6-4. 5; 9 elements in 7 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 720mm) 4x Zoom-NIKKOR; 5. 0-20. 0mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 28-112mm); f/2. 7-5. 8; 7 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 448mm) 5x Zoom-NIKKOR; 6. 3-31. 5mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 36-180mm); f/3. 5-5. 6; 8 elements in 6 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 720mm) Focus range (from lens): 40cm (1 ft. 4 in. ) to infinity (), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in. ) to infinity () 50cm (1 ft. 7. 7 in. ) to infinity (), Macro close-up mode: 3cm (1. 2 in. ) to infinity () 35cm (1 ft. 2 in. ) to infinity (), Macro close-up mode: 10cm (4 in. ) to infinity () at wide-angle Monitor: 2. 5-in. , approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating 2. 5-in. , approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating Storage media: Internal memory (approx. 50 MB), SD memory cards ISO sensitivity: ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 80-800) ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 100-2000) ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain ISO 64-800), High-Sensitivity mode (ISO 64-1600) Power sources: Two AA alkaline (supplied), lithium or oxyride batteries, two ENMH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (optional), AC Adapter EH-65A (optional) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied), AC Adapter EH62D (optional) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL11 (supplied), AC Adapter EH62E (optional) Battery life*: Approx. 95. 5 x 63. 5 x 36 mm (3. 8 x 2. 5 x 1. 4 in. ) excluding projections Approx. 88. 5 x 53 x 22. 5 mm (3. 5 x 2. 1 x 0. 9 in. ) excluding projections Approx. 90 x 53. 5 x 22 mm (3. 6 x 2. 1 x 0. 9 in. ) excluding projections Weight: Approx. 120 g (4. 2 oz. ) without battery and SD memory card * Based on CIPA industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. [. . . ] start-up with fast 80 ms shutter response · Fast 3 fps shooting up to 100 consecutive JPEG images · Sophisticated Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II · Versatile in-camera image editing · 11-area AF system with wide-area center segment and Auto-area AF functions · Up to 2, 700 images per battery charge Stunning photography is just a step away · 10. 2 megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor · New EXPEED digital image processing concept · Easy operation with intuitive controls · Compact and lightweight body · Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System with Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control System · Automatic exposure with eight Digital Vari-Program modes · Active D-Lighting allows the choice to automatically optimize tone reproduction in both highlights and shadows during exposure Outstanding picture quality with a design that's easy for everyone · Nikon's lightest and most compact digital SLR · 6. 1 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CCD image sensor · Intuitive controls and operating ease that even first-time SLR users can enjoy · Eight Digital Vari-Program selections for easy scene-optimized shooting · Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the Retouch menu · Fast continuous shooting at 2. 5 fps in bursts of up to 100 JPEG frames (FINE L-size or smaller) · Large, bright viewfinder with 0. 8x magnification ensures clear view for precise composition Note: Number of frames may vary depending on memory media used. · Versatile in-camera editing functions 23 Nikon Product Brochures Brochures are available for all Nikon digital imaging products. 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