Nikon Coolpix P50 User Manual

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
G Metering
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
B Note on Metering
When digital zoom is in effect at magnifications of 1.2× to 1.8×, [Metering] is set to [Center-
weighted], and at magnifications of 2.0
× to 4.0×, [Metering] is set to [Spot]. When digital zoom is in
effect, the metered area is not shown in the monitor.
D Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when [Center-weighted] or [Spot] is selected.
G Matrix (default setting)
Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.
q Center-weighted
Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of
frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting
conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock
(A 23) to meter off-center subjects.
r Spot
Camera meters area shown by circle in center of frame. Ensures that subject in
metering target is correctly exposed even if background is much lighter or darker.
Can be used with focus lock (A 23) to meter off-center subjects.
s Spot AF area
Camera meters selected focus area (A 93). Available only when a setting other than
[Center] is selected for [AF area mode].
Spot
Center-weighted
1/125 F2.8
1/125 F2.8
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Nikon Coolpix P50 Specifications

General

Megapixel	8.1 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/2.5 \
Maximum image resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3.6 x
Focal length range	4.7 - 17 mm
Interface	USB
Digital SLR	No
Built-in flash	Yes
Effective sensor resolution	8290000 pixels
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	28 - 102 mm
Normal focusing range	0.5 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (tele)	0.05- ∞ m
ISO sensitivity	64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto
Flash range (tele)	0.5 - 2.8 m
Flash range (wide)	0.5 - 5.9 m
Internal memory	51 MB
Compatible memory cards	sd
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Display diagonal	2.4 \
Display resolution (numeric)	115000 pixels
Product color	Silver
Battery type	AA
Battery technology	Alkaline
Number of batteries supported	2

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	44 mm
Width	94.5 mm
Height	66 mm
Weight	160 g