Other Functions; Selecting A Shooting Mode - Nikon COOLPIX A900 Quick Start Manual

Other Functions

Selecting a Shooting Mode

You can rotate the mode dial to align the desired
shooting mode with the indicator mark on the camera
body.
A (Auto) mode
Select this mode to perform general shooting in a variety of shooting conditions.
o (Creative) mode
The camera saves four images with effects and one image without effects
simultaneously in one shot.
y (Scene) modes
Press the d button and select a scene mode.
- Scene auto selector: The camera recognizes the shooting conditions when you
frame a picture, and you can take pictures in accordance with the conditions.
- Time-lapse movie: The camera can automatically capture still images at a
specified interval to create time-lapse movies (e1080/30p or S1080/25p)
that are approximately 10 seconds long.
- Multiple exp. Lighten: The camera automatically captures moving subjects at
regular intervals, compares each image and composites only their bright areas,
and then saves them as one image. Light trails such as the flow of car lights or
motion of stars are captured.
- Superlapse movie: Use to record movies while moving the camera and record
changes in the subject as time elapses. The movies are recorded in fast motion
(e1080/30p or S1080/25p).
- Smart portrait: Use glamour retouch to enhance human faces during shooting,
and use the smile timer or self-collage function to take pictures.
In addition to the above modes, you can select various scene modes.
M (Short movie show) mode
The camera creates a short movie that is up to 30 seconds long (e1080/30p or
S1080/25p) by recording and automatically combining multiple movie clips
that are several seconds long.
A, B, C, and D modes
Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and f-number.
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Other Functions