Nikon COOLPIX P310 Reference Manual page 7

Using a tripod makes the composition easier When using a tripod to stabilize the
camera, set Vibration reduction (_77) to Off in the setup menu.
Rotate the mode dial to
SCENE
-_ MENU button _ _ Panorama
1 Select [_ Panorama assist and press the _)
button.
• The D icon is displayed to show the direction in which
pictu res a re joined
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2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction,
and press the _ button.
• Select the direction in which pictures arejoined in the
completed panorama: right (D), left ((]), up (.A,) or
clown CC_).
• The yellow icon (DD) moves to the selected direction,
so press the _) button to select the direction. A white
icon (D) is displayed in the selected direction.
• Apply flash mode (_60), self-timer (_63), focus mode (_66) and exposure
compensation (_68) settings with this step, if necessary.
• Press the _) button again to reselect the direction
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Frame the first portion of the
panorama scene, and take the first I_
picture.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the
center of the frame.
• 1/3 of the image will be displayed as
translucent
4 Shootthe next picture.
• Match the outline of the next picture so that
113 of the frame overlaps the previous
picture, and press the shutter-release button.
• Repeat until you have taken the necessary
number of pictures to complete the image.
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