Nikon Coolpix P300 User Manual page 66

Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)
y M l Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other situations in
which you do not want to use the flash.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A79) can be used for shooting.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction
(A150) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
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1 The self-timer is available.
2 Other settings can be selected.
y M m Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of
light from fireworks.
• The camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator
(A6) always lights in green. However, because the camera
focuses at infinity, it may not be able to focus on nearby
objects.
• AF-assist illuminator (A152) does not light.
X W
y M n Black and white copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.
• Use the macro mode (A38) with this mode to shoot
pictures at close distances.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
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1 Other settings can be selected.
2 The self-timer is available.
O: Use of a tripod is recommended in scenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction
(A150) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
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