Nikon COOLPIX 5700 User Manual - Page 129

Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Avoiding "Grainy" Pictures: Noise Reduction When sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is above ISO 100 or shutter speed is slower than 1/ s , "noise" in the form 30 of randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadows. Use the options below to reduce noise. Option Description Off Noise reduction off; camera functions normally. Reduces noise in long exposures (speeds of 1/30 sec or On slower). The flash can be used, as can all image sizes settings. Recording time more than doubles. Minimizes noise and improves color gradation in SXGA or smaller size images. Pressing shutter-release button Clear Image Mode shoots three exposures, two with shutter open, and one with shutter closed. The three shots are compared to reduce noise, and one picture is recorded. Recording time more than triples. Tripod use recommended. Noise Reduction - Usage restrictions and other notes • Neither Noise Reduction settings can be used with BSS ( 106), bracketing ( 115), or Continuous settings other than Single ( 104). • If Clear Image Mode is selected together with an image size of FULL, 3 : 2, or UXGA, an SXGA image will be recorded, since SXGA is the maximum permissible size. • Clear Image Mode works best when the camera and subject are stationary. In Clear Image Mode, both the built-in Speedlight and any external Speedlights are disabled. Confirming Noise Reduction While Noise Reduction is in effect and the shutter speed is below 1/ s, an NR icon appears in the moni- 30 tor or viewfinder. When set to Clear Image Mode, no icon is displayed. 117