Nikon Coolpix S2500 User Manual

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Recording Movies
Movie Recording and Playback
Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Electronic VR
Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies.
At setting other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor (A 6).
D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M Autofocus mode
Option Description
A Single AF
(default setting)
Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed.
B Full-time AF
Camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with
recording, use of Single AF is recommended
D (Movie) M d (Movie menu) M Electronic VR
Option Description
w On Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes.
Off (default setting) Disable electronic VR

Nikon Coolpix S2500 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	12.0 MP
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Optical Zoom	4x
Digital Zoom	4x
Lens	Nikkor
Maximum Aperture	f/3.2-6.5
Lens Construction	6 elements in 5 groups
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 80-3200
LCD Monitor Resolution	230, 000 dots
Storage Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC
File Format	JPEG
Battery Life	Approx. 220 shots
Image Sensor Size	1/2.3 inch
Focal Length	4.9-19.6mm (35mm equivalent: 27-108mm)
LCD Monitor Size	2.7 in
Video Resolution	640 x 480
Battery Type	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Weight	Approx. 117 g (including battery and memory card)

Summary

For Your Safety

Warnings

Essential safety precautions and warnings for using the Nikon product.

Information and Precautions

Using Nikon Brand Accessories

Guidelines on using only genuine Nikon brand accessories for optimal performance and safety.

Initial Camera Setup

Inserting the Camera Battery

Step-by-step instructions on how to properly insert the camera's rechargeable battery.

Auto Mode Photography Guide

Powering On and Selecting Auto Mode

Steps to turn on the camera and select the Auto mode for basic shooting.

Flash Operations

Setting the Flash Mode

Explains how to select different flash modes (Auto, Red-eye, Off, Fill, Slow Sync) for various shooting scenarios.

Advanced Shooting Modes

Selecting Shooting Modes

Guide to choosing between Auto, Scene, Smart Portrait, Subject Tracking, and Movie modes.

Playback Operations

Full-Frame Playback Operations

Playback Menu Options

Quick Retouch Editing

D-Lighting for Dark Areas

Skin Softening Feature

In-Camera Picture Editing

Available Editing Functions

Movie Recording and Playback

Recording Movies with Sound

Steps for recording movies using the camera's built-in microphone and shutter button.

Connectivity Options

Connecting to a Television

Camera Setup Menu

Setup Menu Overview

Camera Care and Maintenance

Maximizing Camera Lifespan and Performance

General precautions for using and storing the device to ensure longevity.

Camera Error Messages and Solutions

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Nikon COOLPIX S2500 Specifications