Selecting A Shooting Mode - Nikon CoolPix A300 Reference Manual

Selecting a Shooting Mode

The shooting modes described below are available.
x Scene auto selector
The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a
picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.
b Scene mode
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.
D Special effects
Apply effects to images during shooting.
F Smart portrait
Use glamour retouch to enhance human faces during shooting, and use the smile
timer or self-collage function to take pictures.
A Auto mode
Used for general shooting. Settings can be changed to suit the shooting conditions
and the type of shot that you want to capture.
1
When the shooting screen is
displayed, press the A
(shooting mode) button.
2
Use the multi selector HI
to select a shooting mode
and press the k button.
When scene mode or special effects
mode is selected, press K to select a
scene mode or effect before
pressing the k button.
C
Help Display
The descriptions of functions are displayed while changing the shooting mode or while the
setting screen is displayed.
You can show or hide the descriptions using Help display in Monitor settings in the
setup menu.
Shooting Features

Selecting a Shooting Mode

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Scene auto selector