Changing Scene Mode Settings; Characteristics Of Each Scene Mode - Nikon CoolPix S9300 Reference Manual

Changing Scene Mode Settings

• "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (A59) vary with scene
mode. See "List of the Default Settings" (A69) for more information.
• Functions that can be set using the
and image quality (Image mode) (A71) (except for Easy panorama and 3D
photography).

Characteristics of Each Scene Mode

• Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated. Set
Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A100) to Off when using a tripod to
stabilize the camera.
x Scene auto selector
When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler
shooting.
e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j:
Backlighting, d: Other scenes
• When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes
to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
• The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the
composition. The camera detects and focuses on faces (see "Using Face Detection"
(A75) for more information).
• Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene
mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A24) or select the optimum scene
mode for the subject manually.
• The digital zoom is not available.
C
If Night Landscape or Night Portrait Is Selected When Shooting with
Scene Auto Selector
• If the camera switches to g (Night landscape), the flash switches to off (W (off)) regardless of
the flash mode setting and the camera shoots a single picture at slow shutter speeds.
• If the camera switches to h (Night portrait), the flash mode switches to slow sync with red-eye
reduction fill flash and the camera shoots a single picture at slow shutter speeds.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
d
button: The combination of image size
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