Assist Modes And Scene Modes - Nikon coolpix Manual

Assist Modes and Scene Modes

The camera offers a choice of fifteen "scene"
options. Camera settings are automatically opti-
mized for the selected subject type.
Assist Modes (Four Options)
The following modes offer framing assist options to help you compose your shots.
Portrait
B
Use for portraits. The main subject stands out clearly while the background
details are softened, lending a sense of depth to the composition.
Landscape
E
Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in
subjects such as skyscapes and forests.
Sports
P
Fast shutter speeds freeze fast-moving subjects for dynamic sports scenes.
Night portrait
D
Use for a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting
in portraits taken at night.
Scene Modes (Eleven Options)
The following modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular
subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-
release button.
C Party/indoor
H Beach/snow
I Sunset
J Dusk/dawn
l
Image Mode and Exposure Compensation
[Z Image mode] (c 97) and [I Exp. +/–] (c 101) can be set
in the scene menu and framing assist menu. Changes made to
these settings apply to all shooting modes. Settings made for
exposure compensation are reset when the camera is switched
to another mode.
G Night landscape
M Close up
N Museum
K Fireworks show
B E P D
I J G
N K O L
Z I
Exit
O Copy
L Back light
F Panorama assist
Scene menu
Image mode
Exp. +/-
Exit
Portrait
C
M
F
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