Nikon COOLPIX B700 Reference Manual - Page 66

Tips for Setting Exposure The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in subjects vary by changing the combinations of shutter speed and f-number even if the exposure is the same. Effect of the Shutter Speed The camera can make a fast-moving subject appear static at a fast shutter speed, or highlight the motion of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed. Faster 1/1000 s Slower 1/30 s Effect of the F-number The camera can bring the subject, foreground and background into focus, or blur the subject's background intentionally. Small f-number (larger aperture) f/3.3 Large f-number (smaller aperture) f/7.6 C Shutter Speed and F-number • The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the zoom position, f-number, or ISO sensitivity setting. • The f-number of this camera also changes depending on the zoom position. • When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or the f-number may be changed. • Large apertures (expressed by small f­numbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. The smallest f-number represents the largest aperture, and the largest f-number represents the smallest aperture. 50 Shooting Features j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)