There are many options available when it comes to cameras and the brands available in the market. Choosing the right camera is important as it impact the photos and what one wants to convey through photos. Photography is not just taking any camera and clicking anything one wants. It is an art form in which photographers transfer their thoughts and emotions through their pictures, and the camera is the only tool used. The paper discusses Nikon S9900 in detail and why and how it would be an apt camera.An Overview of Nikon S9900 The COOLPIX s9900 is the ultimate pocket size camera which enables you to click marvelous photos and HD videos of all your travels, festivities and celebrations with a powerful optical zoom telephoto lens and Vibration Reduction (VR). It has features which can suit all, those who look for creative control it has got PSAM mode dial and advanced capabilities. For those who like Point and shoot ease, it has got Scene Auto Selector, which does all the work of taking fantastic pictures and videos, even when the light is dim. Sharing photos is also easy with this camera as one can easily transfer the pictures to smartphone and can share it online by texting, e-mailing (COOLPIX S9900 2016). Features The Nikon S9990 comes with On – Board GPS, Built –in Wi – Fi, Near Field Communication (NFC) and rotational high-resolution LCD helps in taking unusual angles. The Built-in, the world map with GPS/GLONASS/QZZ and Point of interest, can record the position/location. It can give highly precise longitude and latitude data, which helps to remember the location of the photo was taken. The camera comes with Nikkor 30 x optical zoom lens (COOLPIX 11)which can further extend to 60x fine zoom. It never lets you miss an enthralling detail ever. It provides Effective Sensor Resolution: 16.1 million pixels. Lens 24-1440 (35.Eq); luminous intensity from 3.3 to 6.5AF 1 cm (macro); The range of Flash is 8 m; ISO: automatically or manually (100-12800 (Hi1)). Nikon S9900 can be connected to a TV, Computer or Printer for better enjoyment of the pictures and moments captured. Pictures can be transferred to a computer to manage image data (Nikon COOLPIX S9900 Reference Manual 58). Getting started to shooting requires a few things to follow. These things if followed every time will ensure smooth functioning of the camera as well as a productive shoot. While inserting the memory card and battery, the used memory card should be formatted using the Menu button on the camera. Using any other AC adapter other than the camera adapter can cause damage to the camera. So always use the adapter which comes with the camera (Nikon COOLPIX S9900 Reference Manual 11).Shooting Modes The Nikon S9900 provides five different modes one can use to shoot. The Auto mode is for general shooting, To reposition the autofocus area just select manually AF area in the menu and press OK. This is particularly significant for a telephoto shot where the depth of field is narrow. Therefore, it is more visible when the camera has focused on the incorrect part of the frame. The Scene mode optimizes the camera settings according to the scene selected. The Time-lapse Movie Scene mode captures 300 still photos at an interval to create time lapse movies approximately 10 seconds long. The third mode is Smart Portrait mode has smile timer, self-collage functions to click pictures. The fourth mode is the Short Movie Show mode; it helps to create short movies 1080/30p or 1080/25p up to 30 seconds long. Lastly, P (Programmed Auto) ,S(Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture Priority Mode) and M (manual) provides greater control over shutter speed and aperture value (Nikon COOLPIX S9900 Reference Manual 20). The camera can be connected to Wi- Fi and various functions can be performed including taking and viewing photos. The Wi-F usage is simple and uncomplicated. It can be attached to iOS and Android devices only. A Smart Device can be used to release remotely the camera shutter. One can perform these functions easily by installing Wireless Mobile Utility by installing it on the smart device and connecting it to the camera. Taking precautions regarding setting security before using Wi- Fi is recommended. A dedicated button has been provided to launch the Wi-Fi connection, a separate button can tell the current location or clicked photos on a world map. It is a fantastic feature as it helps to remember where the picture was taken bring all ideas behind a shot alive (Nikon S9900 review 2015). Nikon S9900 is the successor model of S9700. Unlike its predecessor, this camera offers features that will appeal to photographers. One can work comfortably thank you to its solid hand grip and exemplary designed swivel screen. It is equipped with a Wi-Fi connection which allows management through applications on a smartphone, can also be controlled manually. Not only has it boasted of a powerful design, but it also comes with an inbuilt GPS receiver. Working with Nikon S9900 would be like working with the best modal of the Nikon, camera family. It lets you capture those unique moments in high definition in an uncomplicated way. The user likes a camera that is easy to use and takes clear pictures plus is slim enough to fit in pockets. Nikon S9900 offers the best of every aspect as it is compact and featherweight. Moreover, it is very easy to carry and handle, and the rubber textured hand offers a steady grip. Capture all those fine details with confidence as you get the life like colors and sharp focus in the results.
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