Friday, April 26, 2013

Use A Coolpix Digital Camera

Coolpix cameras by Nikon are designed to be compact cameras you can take with you anywhere.


CoolPix is the name given to the line of point and shoot digital cameras manufactured by Nikon. The cameras range from entry level models which retail for less than $100 right up to more advance models that can cost nearly $500. These cameras feature zoom lenses and a number of automatic shooting modes. While the cameras differ from model to model, operating them is very similar as Nikon keeps the menu screens and control buttons in similar positions from model to model.


Instructions


1. Hold the Nikon Coolpix camera in your hand, turn the camera upside down, slide open the battery compartment door and insert a fully charged battery into the camera and close the compartment door. Slide open the memory card compartment door, insert an empty SD memory card and close the door.


2. Press the "On/Off" button to turn the camera on. Press the "Menu" button on the back of the camera to access the Coolpix's shooting menus. Toggle through the selections and select "Shooting mode." Select "Auto" from this menu, this will set the camera into a mode where the camera will set the shutter speed, aperture and ISO (light sensitivity) to take the best picture. This setting will also activate the built in flash if the camera determines it is needed.


3. Press the "Menu" button again to return the camera to its shooting mode. Hold the camera up in front of you. Compose the picture on the rear LCD screen. Adjust the zoom lens by pressing the "W/T" button that is located on back of the camera, until the picture is composed the way you like.


4. Press the shutter release half way down to activate the camera's metering and auto-focusing programs. Once the camera has focused on the subject, press the shutter release the rest of the way to take the picture.

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