19
SHOOTING TECHNIQUES
EXPOSURE MODES (PRE-SET BEFORE CAMERA INSERTION)
There are several exposure modes for photographers to choose from, depending on the situation. Underwater
it is recommended that you shoot in the Auto mode on the camera in which ambient light and artificial light
will be automatically controlled by the camera according to the lighting conditions. You can also select
different light meters to use, based on the situation and your personal preferences. Additionally, you can
choose the Auto White Balance setting for color temperature control, or experiment with some of the other
modes to see which will work best underwater. These settings do not have to be made ahead of any dive, as
they can be accessed through the housing controls while underwater.
Please reference the Coolpix instruction manual for details on how to set these camera options, and under
what conditions the different choices would be used.
ZOOM CONTROL
Zoom in for telephoto photos and larger subject size. Zoom out for wide-angle scenes. It is generally not
recommended to use the zoom underwater as it is preferable to get physically closer to your subject. The
digital zoom has no value at all.
MACRO FOCUS
For capturing the tiny and exotic subjects that require close focus. Macro focus is possible when the lens is in
the wide-angle position.
QUICK REVIEW
Immediate review of most recent image is available that will confirm that you captured the shot you want.
However, if you want to scroll through your images, or delete images from the memory card, this should be
done when you are topside and the camera is out of the housing.
