Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 27)

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Basic Photography
The Built-in Speedlight
At default settings, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automati-
cally when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway if ad-
ditional light is required for correct exposure. Do not place your
fi ngers where they will obstruct the built-in Speedlight. If the
Speedlight is prevented from popping up when the shutter-re-
lease button is pressed halfway, a message will be displayed.
Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in damage to the Speedlight. To lower the Speedlight, gently press it
straight down until it clicks into place. Do not apply force to the front, back, or sides.
Digital Zoom ( 95)
In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging
the center portion of the picture to fi ll the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom
does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at
maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor
may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Viewfi nder Focus
If the image in the electronic viewfi nder seems blurred, rotate
the diopter adjustment control until the image is in sharp fo-
cus. When operating the diopter control with your eye to the
viewfi nder, care should be taken to avoid accidentally putting
your fi nger in your eye.
Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are dis-
played), the monitor and electronic viewfi nder will turn off automatically and the
camera will enter standby mode, reducing the drain on the batteries (if the camera is
powered by an optional AC adapter or the Loop option is selected during a slide show
[
112], the monitor and viewfi nder will turn off after thirty minutes). To reactivate
the display, press the , , , or button or press the shutter-release button
halfway.
The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the
Auto off option in the setup menu (
131).