Nikon Coolpix P500 Quick Start Manual page 103

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Frame the first portion of the panorama scene,
and press the shutter-release button halfway
to adjust the focus.
• The zoom is fixed at the wide-angle position.
• The framing guide is displayed on the screen.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the
frame.
• Exposure compensation (A43) can be adjusted.
• If the focus or exposure cannot be set for the main subject, try the focus lock (A33).
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Press the shutter-release button all the way,
and release it.
• The I icon showing the current panorama direction is
displayed.
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Move the camera straight and slowly in one of
the four directions to start shooting.
• When the camera detects the panorama direction, the
shooting starts.
• The guide showing the current shooting point is
displayed.
• When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
the end, the shooting ends.
Example of moving the camera
• Hold the camera steadily and move it horizontally or vertically, as in drawing an arc.
• Move the camera from end to end within about 15 seconds when the panorama range is 180°, and
within about 30 seconds when it is 360°.
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