Nikon Coolpix 8800 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Hold camera steady
Use tripod
Hold camera steadyAuto
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Museum ( )
Use indoors where fl ash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other set-
tings in which you do not want to use a fl ash.
The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 91) turns on automatical-
ly, reducing effects of inadvertent camera movement.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. AF-assist illuminator will not
light even when lighting is poor. Self-timer can not be used.
• Photography may be prohibited in some settings. Obtain permission fi rst.
Scene Mode
* Macro close-up mode can be selected. † Other modes can be selected.
Close up ( )
Use for close-up shots of fl owers, insects, and other
small objects.
Camera zooms to macro close-up position. Macro
close-up icon ( ) turns green, indicating that camera
can focus as close as 3 cm / 1.2˝ to lens (minimum focus
distance varies with zoom position). Built-in Speedlight may not light en-
tire subject at ranges under 50 cm / 1´8˝; take test shot and check results.
Focus area can be selected using multi selector ( 100). If center focus
area is selected, AF-assist illuminator will activate when lighting is poor.
Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed half-
way to lock focus.
Fireworks show ( )
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding
burst of light from a fi rework.
Focus is fi xed at infi nity. Focus indicator lights when-
ever shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is
poor.
• Self-timer and exposure compensation can not be used.