Assist And Scene Modes - Nikon E5600 User Manual

Assist and Scene Modes

Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four "assist" and twelve "scene"
modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the se-
lected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-by-one.
Assist Modes
Assist modes are chosen by rotating the mode dial to the desired mode. Framing
assist options are available to help you compose your shots.
Mode
i
Portrait assist
N
Landscape assist
j
Sports assist
m Night portrait assist
Scene Modes
Scene modes are selected by rotating the mode dial to e and selecting the de-
sired scene from a menu.
Mode
B
PARTY/INDOOR
C
BEACH/SNOW
D
SUNSET
E
DUSK/DAWN
F NIGHT LANDSCAPE
A
CLOSE UP
G
MUSEUM
H FIREWORKS SHOW
I
COPY
J
BACK LIGHT
M
UNDERWATER
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Description
Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out
clearly while background details are softened.
Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in sky-
scapes, forests, and other landscape shots, or to take
portraits that feature a landmark in the background.
Use for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidly-moving subjects.
Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop.
Description
Use to capture background details or the effects of can-
dlelight and other indoor lighting.
Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, and
sunlit expanses of water.
Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light
before sunrise and after sunset.
Use when taking landscape shots at night.
Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers,
insects, and other small objects.
Use where flash photography is prohibited.
Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.
Use to copy text and line drawings.
Use when light is coming from behind your subject,
throwing their features into shadow.
Use when taking underwater photographs using the
water-proof case (WP-CP3).
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be
joined to form a single scene.
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