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Nikon COOLPIX P950 Digital Camera User Manual

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Basic operations of shooting and playback

Shooting still images

Using a tripod

We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations:

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When shooting in dim lighting and the flash is (off)

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When the zoom is at a telephoto position

When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting, select the setup menu
[

Vibration reduction

] [

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.

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When zoom is at wide-angle position

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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.

The auto off function

When no operations are performed for about one minute, the screen turns off, the
camera enters standby mode, and then the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off
after remaining in standby mode for about three minutes.

To turn the screen back on while the camera is in standby mode, perform an operation
such as pressing the power switch or shutter-release button.