Nikon COOLPIX 5700 User Manual - Page 91

Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The following settings are available: Setting When to use it AUTO Equivalent to a setting of 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, however, camera automatically raises sensitivity to compensate (up to ISO 400). When sensitivity is raised above a value approximately equivalent to ISO 100, ISO icon appears in control panel and monitor or viewfinder. Approximately equivalent to ISO 100, recommended except 100 when lighting is poor or when higher shutter speeds are required. Noise may appear in pictures taken at settings above this value. 200 Approximately equivalent to ISO 200. 400 Approximately equivalent to ISO 400. Approximately equivalent to ISO 800. Value is displayed in red in monitor or viewfinder to indicate that pictures taken at this setting will likely contain appreciable noise. Use only to cap- 800 ture natural lighting under low light conditions or when a fast shutter speed is required. We recommend that Image Sharp- ening ( 114) be turned off to avoid heightening the effects of noise. Using the Flash A setting of 800 is intended for use with natural lighting. We recommend that you choose AUTO or a fixed value of 400 or less when using the flash. Exposure Mode If sensitivity is set to AUTO in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure modes, sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 100 equivalent and will not vary with lighting conditions. 79