Nikon COOLPIX S9300 Reference Manual page 67

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
SCENE _ 3D 3D photography
Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or
monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image.
Pictures taken in this mode are saved with _ (image size: 1g20 × 1080 pixels) as the image mode.
• After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter-release button, move the camera
horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor. The
camera takes the second picture automatically.
• The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than at the
center of the frame. To move the focus area, press the _) button before taking the first
picture, and then rotate the mufti selector or press A, V, ,, or i_.
To adjust the following settings, press the _) button to cancel the status in which the
focus area can be selected, and then perform each setting.
- Macro mode
- Exposure compensation
• You cannot set the telephoto zoom position beyond 124 mm (equivalent to 35mm [135]
format).
• The angle of view (i.e.,the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved picture will be
narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting.
• The camera cannot record 3D movies.
• The two captured images are saved as a 3D picture (MPO file) consisting of the left and
right eye images. The first image (the left eye image) is also saved as a JPEGfile.
See "Using 3D Photography" (_5) for more information.
[_ Note on 3D Photography
The camera may be unable to take a second picture or save pictures taken, depending on a variety of
factors, for example, shooting a moving subject or a scene with low Iig ht or low contrast conditions.
Viewing 3D Photography
• 3D pictures cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image is
displayed during playback,
• To view 3D pictures in 3D, a 3D compatible TV or monitor is required, 3D pictures can be played
back in 3D by connecting the camera to a 3D compatible TV or monitor using a 3D compatible
HDMI cable (_82).
• When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set the following for the TV settings in the
setup menu (_100),
I,,IDMI: Auto (default setting) or 1080i
HDMI 3D output: On (default setting)
• When the camera is connected using an HDMI cable for playback it may take a while to swit<-h the
display between 3D pictures and non 3D pictures. The images played back in 3D cannot be enlarged,.
• See the documentation included with your TV or monitor to perform settings of the TV or monitor.
Note on Viewing 3D Pictures
When viewing 3D pictures on a 3D compatible _ or monitor _r an extended period of time, you may
experience discom_rt such as eye strain or nausea, Carefully read the documentation included with
your I_ or monitor to ensu re proper use,
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