Creative Photography (Scene Modes); Portrait; Landscape - Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene
mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene,
making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing
a picture, and shooting as described on pages 25–29.
The Mode Dial
The following scenes can be selected with the mode
dial:
s
k Portrait
l Landscape
p Child
m Sports
n Close up
o Night portrait
Scene Modes
k

Portrait

Use for portraits with soft, natural-
looking skin tones. If the subject is far
from the background or a telephoto lens
is used, background details will be
softened to lend the composition a
sense of depth.
30
Mode
Mode dial
l

Landscape

Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.
The built-in flash and AF-assist
illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is
recommended to prevent blur when
lighting is poor.