Nikon COOLPIX P90 User Manual page 58

Shooting in Scene Mode
m Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light
from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8)
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for nearby
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
• Digital zoom is not available.
• Motion detection (A144) is disabled.
• AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A145) setting.
X W
n Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
• Use p (macro close-up) mode (A36) in focus mode with
this mode to shoot pictures at close distances.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
*1
X W
*1 Other settings can be selected.
*2 Self-timer is available.
D (macro close-up) can be selected.
*3
o Backlight
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing
features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill
in" (illuminate) shadows.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
• Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.
• Motion detection (A144) is disabled.
X X
*1 Self-timer is available.
*2 Other settings can be selected.
O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A143)
off when using a tripod.
Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q are processed automatically to reduce noise and
therefore take a longer time to record.
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n
Off
*2
n
Off
*1
n
Off
O
p B
Q
*3
A
p
p A
o
0.0
*1
o
0.0
*2
o
0.0