Nikon CoolPix 3100 User Manual page 47

Fireworks show
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding
burst of light from a fi rework. The camera responds more
rapidly to the shutter-release button, ensuring that you can
capture the start of the burst.
• Focus is fi xed at infi nity.
• Follow the fi rework as it ascends and press the shutter-release button all
the way down at the start of the burst.
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board
or in printed matter such as a business card.
• Flash and macro close-up turn off automatically; other modes can be
selected.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the fi nal picture.
No restrictions
Back light
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throw-
ing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in
the shade but the background is brightly lit. The fl ash will
fi re automatically to "fi ll in" (illuminate) shadows.
Scene Mode
Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If
results are not to your satisfaction, choose
OFF
No restrictions
OFF
(auto) or
Scene Mode
✭
OFF
No restrictions
No restrictions
(manual) and try again.
✭
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