Nikon VAA35001 Coolpix S1 User Manual

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More on Photography
More on Photography
Using the Flash
The following fl ash modes are available:
Mode How it works When to use it
AUTO
Auto
Flash fi res when lighting is
poor.
Best choice in most situations.
Auto with
red-eye
reduction
Flash fi res several times at low
intensity before main fl ash;
pictures are further processed
to reduce red-eye if required
( 19).
Use to reduce “red-eye” in portraits.
Works best when subject looks directly
at low-intensity fl ashes. Not recom-
mended when quick shutter response
is required.
Flash Cancel
(off)
Flash will not fi re even when
lighting is poor.
Use to capture natural lighting under
dim light or where use of fl ash is prohib-
ited. If (camera shake) icon appears,
care should be taken to avoid blurring.
Anytime Flash
( fi ll fl ash)
Flash fi res whenever picture
is taken.
Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shadows and
back-lit subjects.
Slow sync
Auto fl ash combined with slow
shutter speeds.
Use to capture both subject and back-
ground at night or under dim light.
2
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Flash
:Confirm
:Confirm
:Confirm
Highlight mode.
3
10
10
10
Exit menu (to exit without changing
mode, wait two seconds). Selection is
shown by icon at bottom of display.
1
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Flash
:Confirm
:Confirm
:Confirm
Display fl ash-mode menu.

Nikon VAA35001 Coolpix S1 Specifications

General

Model	Nikon Coolpix S1
Camera type	Compact
Image sensor type	CCD
Optical zoom	3x
Digital zoom	4x
Focal Length	5.8 - 17.4 mm
Screen size	2.5 inches
Shooting Modes	Auto, Scene Modes
Movie Mode	Yes
Interface	USB
Power Source	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8
Effective Pixels	5.1 MP
Image Sensor	CCD
Sensor size	1/2.5 inch
Lens	NIKKOR
Aperture	f/2.8-4.9
Storage Media	SD memory cards
Supported Flash Memory	SD Memory Card
Weight	118 g (without battery and memory card)
Optical Sensor Resolution	5.1 Megapixels