Nikon Coolpix 995 Review: 14. Menus: Digital Photography Review

Record Menu contd.

Set inactivity power-off time (record mode):

Controls filename sequence number behaviour:

•	On - files use a continuous running number in their filename
•	Off - files running number is reset when a blank card is inserted
•	Reset - reset current running number

Formats Compact Flash card, all data is erased including hidden and protected images.

Sets various speed light (flash) options:

•	Variable power - allows you to adjust the output power of the onboard flash by +/-2 EV in 0.3 EV steps (12 levels)
•	Int Flash Off - disable internal flash for use with external flash units (note you can use the internal and external flash simultaneously)
•	Shot Confirm Lamp - when enabled the red-eye reduction / self-timer lamp beside the flash will light every time a single shot is taken

Sets shutter sound / menu confirm sound option:

•	On - camera "beeps" every time a shot is taken
•	Off - no sound is used for shutter release

Set the camera's internal clock, date format can also be selected:

The 995 now allows you to control the generation of the "info.txt" file which contains exposure information for each shot:

•	Off (default)
•	On

Click here for an example info.txt entry.

Select video output format:

•	NTSC (default for US / Japan)
•	PAL (default for Europe / SE Asia)

Select display language (European model):

A new option introduced with the 995 allows you to disable the ability to delete images or format the CF card:

•	On
•	Off

Could be a useful feature if you want to hand the camera to your children for half an hour...

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