Nikon 25047 User Manual - Page 31

How Much Space is Left on my CF Memory Card- Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Shooting Mode The total number of images that can be saved on a CF memory card depends on the amount of space left in the CF memory card being used, and on the selected Image quality and size. To confirm the number of exposures remaining, check the Control panel and Monitor. No available exposure • The counter showing the number of exposures remaining decrements until "0" is displayed after which no further space is available. At this point, a warning indication OUT OF MEMORY is displayed in the Monitor. • The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows. Memory card: 16MB [64MB] (Note that the numbers will vary significantly with the composition of the pictures due to the way that JPEG compression works.) Image quality HI Image size FULL (no indication) 1 [6] Not available Not available Not available Not available 1 [7] FINE 10 [40] 16 [65] 24 [100] 37 [151] 86 [347] 11 [45] NORMAL 19 [78] 31 [126] 47 [190] 69 [278] 144 [578] 22 [88] BASIC 37 [151] 59 [236] 86 [347] 121 [488] 229 [918] 42 [169] Notes: The number of exposures remaining • From time to time the number may not count down when shots are taken or deleted, particularly if the Image size is small. • Even when "0" is shown, selecting another Image quality or size may enable more shots to be taken as there may be enough space for one or more images of a smaller size or higher compression ratio. By the same token, changing the Image quality or size may cause the frame counter to drop to "0". • No more shots can be taken when the image file names and folder numbers (p. 128) reach the maximum number (image file name: DSCN9999.JPG, folder number: 999). To continue, change the memory card or delete all of the image data on the card. Note that with the setting Seq. Numbers On, file names are assigned with the next highest number remaining in the memory card, so when a file with a high file name number is left in the memory, the maximum number, DSCN9999.JPG, will soon be reached and no more shots can be taken even if more memory is available on the card. 60 Selecting the Focus Mode Shooting Mode In or mode, three Focus modes and the Self-timer can be activated in turn by repeated presses of the Focus mode button. In mode, rotating the Command dial while pressing the Focus mode button initiates Manual focus and alters the manual focus distance (p. 81) Press the Focus mode button repeatedly until the indication for the desired Focus mode or Self-timer is shown. (Note that an indication is not displayed in the Autofocus mode.) Focus mode Indication Characteristics Autofocus mode No indication The easiest Focus mode, normal autofocus operation is suitable for almost any shooting situation including snapshots or portraits. Focus range is 30 cm (11.8 in.) to infinity. Select this mode to focus on distant subjects such as Infinity mode √ landscapes or buildings. The lens automatically moves to a position suitable for infinity focus and locks in position. Flash Cancel is automatically selected. v Macro Closeup mode Select this mode when shooting close-ups of subjects such as flowers or insects. Focus distance is approx. 2cm (in middle Zoom position) to infinity. In the middle Zoom position, v in the Monitor is displayed in yellow to assist with optimum lens setting. Note that vignetting may occur when using with Speedlight illumination within the 70 cm (27.6 in.) focus distance. Self-timer Use this mode when you want to be in the photograph. The shutter is released 10 sec. after pressing the Shutter release button once or 3 sec. after pressing the button twice. The Self- V timer lamp pulses until 1 sec. before shutter release and the lamp lights steadily for the final 1 sec. The remaining time is visible as a count-down on the Monitor. • To cancel the Self-timer after initiation, pause the timer and then press the Focus mode button so V disappears, or turn the power off. Controls In mode, the selected Focus mode can be set to remain in (P. 130) memory even when the power is turned off; this setting can be changed with the Memorize setting. 61 Detailed Operation