Nikon Coolpix L12 User Manual page 46

Scene Modes
M Close up
Photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at
close-range (c 27).
• When the F turns green or the digital zoom is in effect
(zoom indicator turns yellow), the camera can focus at
distances as close as 15 cm (5.9 in.).
• While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the
camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and
locked.
• Macro close-up shooting (c 27) can be used for this
option.
• Turn vibration reduction (c 100) off when using a tri-
pod.
1
C z
1
Other settings can be selected.
N Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings
in which you do not want to use the flash.
• Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame.
• [A] (c 82) turns on automatically.
• Turn vibration reduction (c 100) on and hold the cam-
era steadily to prevent camera shake.
C
B
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Other settings can be selected.
K Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding
burst of light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator (c 20)
always lights up green when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway; note, however, that objects in fore-
ground may not always be in focus.
C B
Q: For those scene modes with Q, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn
vibration reduction (c 100) off when using a tripod.
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H F
Off
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F
H
Off
H F
Off
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I
On 0
1 1
I
Off 0
Q
I
Off 0
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u
Auto
u
Off
u
Off