Nikon COOLPIX P950 Quick Start Guide for customers in Europe - Page 19

4 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • If you lose sight of the subject while shooting with the lens in telephoto position, press the p (snap-back zoom) button to temporarily widen the visible area so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom in Zoom out p button Zoom in Zoom out C Using a tripod • We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations: - When shooting in dim lighting and the flash is W (off ) - When the zoom is at a telephoto position • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, select the setup menu (A18) M [Vibration reduction] M [Off] to prevent potential errors caused by this function. • After attaching the camera to a tripod, make sure that the camera does not fall over when zooming the lens in or out. Extend one leg of the tripod toward the subject and the other two legs toward you at an equal distance. When zoom is at wide-angle position When zoom is at telephoto position • The camera may move slightly when operated, even if it is attached to a tripod, which may interfere with the autofocus. Wait a few seconds after operating the camera, and then slowly press the shutter-release button. Basic operations of shooting and playback 9