Autofocus Mode; Flash Exp. Comp - Nikon Coolpix P500 Quick Start Manual

Autofocus Mode

Set to j, k, l or m M d (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
A
Single AF (default setting)
The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
B
Full-time AF
The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down
halfway. Use with moving subjects. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.
C
Note on Autofocus Mode
This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. See "Functions that Cannot be
Applied Simultaneously" (A104) for more information.
D
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (A166) in the movie menu
(A163).

Flash Exp. Comp.

Set to j, k, l or m M d (Shooting menu) M Flash exp. comp.
Flash compensation is used to adjust the flash output by ±2.0 EV in increments of
1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background.
-0.3 to -2.0
The flash output is reduced from –0.3 to –2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to prevent
unnecessary highlights or reflections.
0.0 (default setting)
The flash output is not adjusted.
+0.3 to +2.0
The flash output is increased from +0.3 to +2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to make
the main subject of the frame appear brighter.
When flash compensation is enabled, the current setting is displayed during
shooting (A8). When 0.0 is selected, an icon for the current setting is not
displayed.
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (j, k, l, m Modes)
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